Originally Posted by
nitefr8r
I'm probably not the person to ask on these things. I have a tenuous relationship with the MEC and about to be worse with the C-100 LEC chairman. I'm also tired (apparently) and grumpy. So, with that disclaimer ....
Yes, there was a recall attempt and yes it failed. As to the mechanics of the failure, I can't say as I don't know. Recalls are not easy, though common enough (my wife is a UAL C-34 pilot and they've made a tradition out of recalling LEC officers). It takes concerted effort to get someone out of office.
The Wilson Center is an interesting organization. Their polling is accurate enough but is probably running into a few modern era problems: Caller ID, answering machines, voice mail etc. If I don't recognize a number, I won't answer it any longer. That'll cut down on your pool of responses somewhat. As to the question: gads, I'd have to answer the company and that's a real shock to me. And I don't like the answer either.
Finally let me remind people that we are all the good guys, even those we think are close to the devil incarnate around here. They're doing what they think is best and trying to do right. They may suck at it but still .... they're not evil (I think). Doesn't mean they can't or shouldn't be tossed out of office, but they are not the bad guys they're just not our guy.
Besides a little revolution now and then is a good thing.
I was asked the same question and had to answer "the company" as well. We have been misrepresented for the last two years on the age 60 deal and now the selling of what a great deal the FDA's are. ALPA then has the nerve to send out an email telling me about what a great deal ALPA PAC is. Yea, great idea, not only send money to you to not represent the majority of FedEx pilots, but also to support Hillary Clinton as well. You are not getting another dime out of me.