Originally Posted by
Birddog
Actually, I believe Ben didn't get to read this resolution until the day of the meeting. He was not at the meeting for the flooring of the resolution or the vote as he had to leave early. This resolution was written by a former L-UA pilot as a compromise. MOU 14 was wrong and two wrongs don't make a right but this resolution basically functions like MOU 14. If flying returns the displaced pilots have a right to that flying as in MOU 14. I could actually argue the rights should last 24 months and then the resolution would function identically to MOU 14.
By reactions on both sides it probably is a good compromise resolution.
Dogg
Let me ask Birdie, did Ben have a more important meeting with the Houston CP?
This resolution may function like MOU 14 but it is not the same. MOU 14 was very specific about base opening and closing. The resolution you and Ben are proposing has far greater implications.
The current 120 days is more than adequate. Any extension is a concession to the company and the total pilot group gets nothing in return. It's unfortunate the company has been making some DUMB decisions regarding pilot allocations and let's not give them another tool to make it easier. This resolution will allow them to continue to treat United pilots like widgets without regard to their QOL.
As far as Ben trying to disassociate himself with this resolution and you trying to make it all inclusive by stating a L-UA guy authored it, here's a big BS. (What happened Ben you worried about your political future)
Again, Ben and HIS Houston CP put this deal together. Ben has already negotiated his deal with the company without the support or guidance of the United MEC. The past practices Ben learned under the old CAL ALPA leadership are over and Ben needs to stop working with the company to continue the divide between the pilots groups.