Originally Posted by
MySaabStory
I have in the past. Unless it’s a termination grievance, don’t expect it to be heard for at least 2-3 years. By then you’ll be out and moving on so the grievance will never be heard. Even the termination grievances take over a year and those are expedited.
ALPA is pretty bad, but it’s truly the people you vote into position who are driving the ship. I would much rather have a professional union leader (not a pilot) reporting back to and being directed by the MEC. At minimum this professional should be in charge of the negotiating committee. Maybe to expensive ALPA?
We’re pilots, NOT attorneys or negotiators. It’s a flawed system and management loves to take advantage of it. When you see a cat toying with a half dead mouse...well you get the picture.
ALPA does have attorneys, the MEC does utilize and consult the attorneys. This is not SKYWEST. You should walk down to visit the MEC office in Bedford, TX across the street from the “hotel”/in the brown building next to Jimmy Johns. Go there sometime, see where your dues are going, have conversations with folks there. I did last year and I’m confident we’re in good hands.
My personal opinion and experience.