The troubling thing about
Foxhunters diatribe is its (unknown) affect on the fence sitters and "faint of heart" type who are lurking on this website. If we come to a head to head confrontation with FedEx or even if it gets close to such, expect a full court press by the FedEx PR machine to mess with our heads. Don't under estimate these people, these are the best and brightest in (their) game and FedEx has been the master at manipulating public/press/employee opinion as long as I can remember. When it comes to a work action or the threat of such, much psychological game playing will be done by both the union and company. The company will try to divide us, make us question the resolve of our bothers and support of our (national) affiliation. FDX ALPA will work to buttress that cohesion and keep everyone on the same page, whatever that (and it will change as circumstances warrant) needs to be. Pilots aren't inclined to hand holding, "lets all watch each other back" type interaction with either their cohorts, friends, or even spouse (hence the divorce rate
) The
Foxhunter out there, whether intentionally or just their MO, ******* with peoples heads regarding following a collective path. Just like the questions as to whether
Foxhunter would walk if it came to it, I think its just in his makeup to keep us questioning. Don't expect
Foxhunter to hold your hand in a work action, but I'd seriously doubt he'd defect. Why the head game, I don't know, but some people deal with others in that manner.
If you, as a union member, feel uncomfortable with the course of our unions direction, bring it to the attention of your LEC rep or other leadership reps. If your uncomfortable with collective bargaining with regards to your pay and benefits, get a job in corporate aviation and negotiate your own personal terms. Until than, be a part of the solution not the problem.