Originally Posted by
skyvanman
Where on earth is this idea of decertifying Teamsters, rolling unrepresented for x amount of time, and then voting in ALPA coming from? You guys are airline pilots aren't you? How on earth have you made it to this stage of your career and you still can't understand that google has a search function. Seriously, my teenage kids do a better job using the search function than all of you. I implore all who read this, inform yourself from the source and go read the rule change which occured roughly 5 years ago. Yes, historically you had to first decertify and then elect new representation in a later vote. The federal goverment believed this was archaic-- it was-- and it was adapted to what we have present day. In a hypothetical scenario where Allegiant decides to leave Teamsters for the world of ALPA, it would all occur in one swift move. The same vote to rid us of this STD, er... I mean union... would also be the vote to elect ALPA. I am no expert, but from what I read, the ballot would appear as 1. Union A 2. Union B or 3. No Union.
My goodness, can we not walk and chew gum at the same time either?
Ho ho ho, dear Skyvanman!
May the holiday spirit bring warmth to your heart as I thank you for sharing your knowledge about Google - it's truly a gift to our community! Very impressive...
Like misplaced presents under the Christmas tree, there seems to be a mix-up in understanding. Your interpretation suggests we claimed something about union decertification that, like Rudolph's nose in the fog, isn't quite accurate. Neither myself nor "reeeeegional" made such statements as you imply - it was actually our fellow forum friend from AA (Margaritaville) who continus spreading tales like snowflakes in the wind.
So, with the gentleness of falling snow, I invite you relax, take a breather an re-read those comments. It's all good my dear friend.
Let me rephrase my thoughts in fresh holiday paper:
Much like choosing between different Christmas cookies, I believe both TEAMSTERS and ALPA might not be the perfect recipe for securing our best possible contract quickly. I suggest we consider a brief period without either union, bringing in negotiators who, like Santa's most skilled elves, know exactly how to craft the best possible agreement.
And just as there are twelve days of Christmas, we'll have plenty of time afterward to choose our path - whether that's joining ALPA, continuing with our own union, or finding another way to spread joy throughout our workplace family.
Wishing you the merriest of deliberations,
With holiday cheer!