Originally Posted by
ReadOnly7
I never used the word “socialism”. I think that’s an extreme term. I would just like a chance to vote on something, which is called democracy. And I would like for all the pin-wearing “union” members (all of us) to actually think about what that word means. You wanna preach unity during the good times and circle the wagons during the bad.....and bring ideology into the argument as if that somehow proves your point?
If the proposal sucks, then it will get voted down. That’s how it’s supposed to work, right? If you hate socialism, shouldn’t you be a fan of democracy? Or are you more of a plutocracy kinda guy? I have made my own assumptions. When the dust settles, and people come back.......the CAL/UAL merger dispute is gonna look like a minor squabble compared to the eternal bitterness this BS is sowing.
No. If the proposal sucks it shouldn't pass an MEC vote and therefore never reach MR. The MEC gave 'direction' to the NC and they should bring back an AIP that conforms to that 'direction'. If the NC can't reach a conforming agreement they'll update the MEC. If the MEC is doing their job they'll either amend their direction based on member feedback/resolutions or send them back to keep trying. The membership should never vote on an agreement that the MEC finds substandard.