Originally Posted by
benzoate
I think it’s fair to separate ALPA from Jetblue ALPA.
To be perfectly clear Jetblue ALPA screwed us. National provided Jetblue ALPA with every available resource and Jetblue ALPA and this meek pilot group still screwed it up.
I think it’s only fair to acknowledge the truth.
Interesting he doesn't blame JB management also.
Agree that ALPA national is not at fault for our mediocre contract. ALPA local negotiators obviously tried very hard, I don't think it would be fair to say otherwise. But, they faced a RUTHLESS management and we're backed by very meek group through most of the negotiating period. That was changing, finally, near the end of the process and that is what I find most frustrating. This group was FINALLY finding their testicles and we were going into the summer peak with Wall Street very unhappy with the overall situation.
We should have stayed at the table in May for some additional value.
Who's to blame?
In order from most responsible to least:
1. Company.
2. This meek group with low expectations and no fight for the first 3 years.
3. ALPA local not taking advantage of our strong position in May as well as their lack of ability to get the troops/membership fired up MUCH earlier in the process.