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Old 03-15-2008 | 10:35 AM
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jetgo166
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I am implying that there have been quite a few former Amerijet pilots who consistently subverted unionization, but now are reaping the benefits of the hard work of ALPA or Teamsters in their new airline. Similarly, some former pilots who are now at union shops are currently agitating the current group of pilots into de-certifying the IBT. This is inappropriate action, to say the least. The IBT has fought for the last four years at the bargaining table, and Amerijet is pushing new hires very aggressively into signing de-certification cards. (They claim to have no knowledge of this, but this is an age-old tactic.) There are many of us who have worked for this operation who are watching the process very closely, and are keenly interested in the results. A good contract elevates the entire industry, and Amerijet is the last of the Miami dirtbag freight companies to resist giving humane treatment to their employees. Pushing cards on IOE guys is typical of them. Of course, the strategy will ultimately fail, and they will sign a contract with the IBT. But in the meantime, it will be a litmus test, and those opposing what is trying to be done will be treated in kind. Unfortunately, I do not work for a Teamster airline, but we all should support actions that raise the quality of life for all of us.
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