Originally Posted by
Plane Ramrod
It's easy to be an anonymous Internet tough guy, I'm trying to ground you in the reality of your situation. Unfortunately your not educated enough (in this matter) to know any better.
The good news for you is they cancelled a few flights already tonight. That being said, my phone hasn't rung (nor would I answer if they did - my choice, not yours). You may be getting set up for the job action acusation. That's all they need right now, just put it in their pocket until it's time to start talking release with the NMB.
I didn't vote for you, and personally wish you would stop trying to help me.
I'm not trying to help you, although I think you're part of the problem.
And quit trying to scare everyone. Management hasn't even approached the union yet and asked them to ask us to stop. That's the first step. And we have many more steps to go before your dreaded job action accusation. Why are you really so worried? Do you think we will go farther faster if we just go along with managements pace? Do you think the current Union plan of appeasement is the right move?
I've called for a much more muscular tone. Billboards, newspaper ads, and pilots should minimize added flying. I will add that I only support legal actions which I believe all these are. I've never called for a sick out or a slow down.
As a line pilot I have every right to complain and ask for others to pressure our union leaders and management into action. Why you're so afraid to join us in expecting everyone to fly only their awarded line until a TA is had is beyond me. I'll say it again, there is nothing wrong, illegal or unethical with expecting each other to fly only their awarded line.