Originally Posted by Carl Spackler

Guys, feel free to fill out a DPA card and even donate, but that won't cut it in the short term. We have to be thinking 5 moves ahead on this chess board, and our biggest threat right now is the TA's scope where we change from EASK's to Block Hours. If this passes, we had better be really sweet to management because that'll be our only hope. They could buy extended range Cessna 172's (used of course) to fly those Euro routes and be in FULL COMPLIANCE with this new scope...because it's about block hours now - not EASK's.

So first things first. First, recall as many of the YES voting reps as possible. Second, new MEC purges MEC administration of every elected chairman...and probably most of the admin members as well. Third, have the new MEC administration publish a proper fact-based pro/con paper on this TA. Fourth, membership will absolutely vote it down if given unbiased analysis. Fifth, offer new negotiations to begin immediately, secure in the fact that for the first time, foot dragging HELPS us and HURTS management.

Spending any energy on alternative unions before we do the above is putting the cart before the horse. If this new TA passes, DPA or DALPA will not be able to help. Management will hold all the cards. If you're too mean to them, they'll equipment sub Europe to the C172-ER's and remove blocks from F/O's...all without violating our contract.

Carl