Originally Posted by
aceinthesky1
I hit a nerve…
you are correct I don’t fully understand how negotiations work. I logged in and listened for an hour and a half. I wasn’t happy with a lot of the responses to the questions presented. I was giving my honest opinion on a townhall that i feel did not give me much confidence in what is happening at our company.
contract time line? Pay, benefits
grievance?
work conditions? Day trips
if the company is violating the cba why isn’t something being done about it?
if you google airline unions: Airline unions allow employees to negotiate better pay, benefits, working conditions, and safety on the job. Unions also give employees a stronger position when dealing with airline management by allowing them to address issues as a united front.
Again i am really asking, what is the union doing?
ask anyone not holding a union position what they thought of the townhall and you will get similiar thought.
what woukd I do? Hold their feet to the fire
I know that the slow pace is frustrating. Just remember that the Union needs solidarity to get us the best contract possible. Don’t pass the Company’s shortcomings off on the Union. Talk to your reps and ask your questions, expect more frustration before things improve. If you see a contract violation point it out and file another grievance.
Ask your coworkers about the roadmap, ask about the process, get involved, support the Union, and wear a lanyard, Be professional at work and do YOUR job!