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That whole "sign it fast because the sky is falling" schtick was coming from our former "Strategic Planning" guys.
Management whispered it in their ear. That's all it took. They bought it.
I hope we never fall for that type of manipulation again.
That's why I've always been skeptical of the NDAs that all the ALPA guys sign.
I'm cautiously optimistic that our new guys won't fall into the Moakist mindset of thinking they are some kind of "junior executive" types just because Richard and Ed come to the meetings and pretend to share some top secret intel.
Its all done for a purpose. Its my belief that they never tell our union guys anything of significance in closed sessions that they wouldn't tell them anyway.
The non-disclosure agreements are just a way to make our union guys feel like they are part of some corporate inner circle and therefore responsible for helping management achieve their cost control goals.
Before becoming a US representative to a foreign government, I was put thru extensive training by our government. One of the key items taught was:
"You are not being treated the way you are treated because of who you are. But, instead because of the position you hold."
When I left the position, shock! All the invitations dried up.
Another thing taught was how to deal with the press.
And another...the three things that will get you into irrecoverable trouble are booze, broads, and bucks.
DALPA should spend time teaching these important lessons to reps at all levels. Not just a seminar.