Originally Posted by
Justmeagain
I know several pilots that signed this petition believing it would add pressure on the company. In fact, it has put our NC in an untenable position. If you signed this petition in error, you can click on the link which was included in your email. It will allow you to unsign the petition. If people are truly happy to put our negotiators in this position, keep your signature on it.
Regarding the DFW LEC financial argument, this is just one aspect of why this is a bad idea. Has DFW grown at all in the past year? (I don't keep track). Is it in danger of stagnation or shrinking? Possibly. The 3 biggest revenue generators are FLL, LAS and ORD in that order. Where will this base be in 2 years? It may be a shadow of what it is today. Take a look at the numbers in each base and tell me why this is a good idea. You are represented now, as are all the pilots in every base. Can you show the group how you aren't represented?
Another base may be opening soon. What if Audi decides that his best interests lie in the new base? Are we going to have to live through another push for representation from him?
I get that you guys want a voice. You, like me, already have one. You had a chance to vote in your reps and didn't. Why?
I agree with most of what you are saying, but the part of putting the NC in an untenable situation...not so much. I support the NC fully, but they have to accept getting some pressure from the pilot ranks.
Unfortunately, in this case, we seem to have some individuals trying to exploit a popular argument to advance their own personal agendas.