Originally Posted by
flightlessbirds
FPLD. Furloughs are part of the contract. Have a plan B. Every downturn shouldn’t be an excuse to gut the contract to delay a few furloughs. I applaud ARW’s MEC for standing strong against concessions. The important thing is to make sure the job is worth coming back to after a furlough.
I just don't understand what they've been working on. They say they are too busy to process grievances, but they don't have anything to show for it. A simple "we presented this option to the company and they turned it down" is owed to the pilots who are being furloughed. I've seen so many carriers at least present
something to the pilot group for a vote. Not a single person from ALPA has reached out to me or anyone else I know.
As someone who pays dues to this organization, I think we are owed an explanation as to what they've been working on the last six months. An LOA every two or three months doesn't suffice. I had a pilot call me the other day and say he can't get a phone call with a rep or anyone on any of the committees.
We all deserve better representation!