OTZ my man,
Unions don’t control the actions of management. Our union leadership is setting a tone. Respect and follow our CBA. Demonstrate that by your actions, not your words.
They( our union leadership) are carrying out a long term plan that will help Alaska Airlines leadership regain the trust and respect they have squandered over the last 20 years. We( the pilots) have not ever negotiated and pressed for contractual positions that would put them( Brad & Co.) at a competitive disadvantage. What we are pressing for is a balanced approach that benefits the entire membership not just the “chosen few”.
If this causes them to go into histrionics and throw tantrums then so be it....They are a publicly traded company. If they choose to furlough 600 then so be it. We do not control their actions. Alaska has always been a lousy company in good times and an ok company in lousy times...I would imagine most who will be furloughed prefer ALPA’s measured approach