Originally Posted by
Cruise
Not sure I'm following....... Are you saying those of us who actually stuck our necks out and tried to make this place better should've done something different? Also, would you describe 'setting a better standard?'
Not trying to flame you.....just trying to follow the ambiguity that is internet correspondence.
Thanks!
Basically refusing to fly the q400 would have set the standard. I think the Pilot Group missed a golden opportunity to show management that the pilots weren't going to starstruck by newer, bigger aircraft. I'm not a huge union guy, but ALPA was overdue at Colgan.
I think getting the union drive going sent a message, but having the organizing committee guys not sign up to fly the Q400 would of set a standard and set the bar and I believe that would of sent an even stronger message to the pilot group as well as management.
I'm sure there are many who disagree with me, but I'm a true believer of leading by example. Eagerness to sign up to fly the Q400 by union organizing committee members, I feel was counterproductive to a union's cause. I truly believe the organizing committee guys should condemned the pay rates and refused to fly it from day one.
I knew most of those guys and, all in all, they are decent guys. Personally, I just would have liked to of seen more pilot unity.