Originally Posted by
FirstClass
Ok, so we found one guy on the union...
You're free to volunteer any time you like. Who knows, they might actually learn something from your obviously comprehensive knowledge of labor law.
Commuting may be a choice, but let's deal with reality here. You have to stop the bleeding first.
That's on them. The NC shouldn't feel the need to make that ask in light of other gains that could be made that have more value across the pilot group. If the company wants to offer it (and apparently they already have) let them do it of their own accord..
Yeah, I'm ok with running off half cocked too. Do something instead of sitting on your thumbs.
Which all sounds great and dandy on a pilot b1tch board until that pilot you "deal with in the parking lot" turns around and beats your scrawny little ass and the company drops an injunction on you in Federal Court.
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Look, you and I both want the same things, and I think you and I both agree that we're (eventually) going to get them. That said, it's management's job to run a business and if they decide to run it in a way that doesn't align with our desires then you're going to have to be ok with that and move on. Sucks, but that's the way it is.
But in that process there's a right and a wrong way to do things, and you're going to have to figure that out too. We have a lot of things working in our favor, including market conditions, pilot supply, and even some good union leadership. Let those things do their job.