Originally Posted by
highsky
I don't want to hijack this thread and turn it into another useless Age 65 debate, but I gotta know...
I heard that the FedEx Chief Pilot (a union guy, right?) is the one who lobbied for the language in the Fair Treatment of Experienced Pilots Act (just the name of that law makes me want to puke) that says anyone over 60 on the property (i.e. the old FEs) on 13 DEC 2007 gets to come back to the front seat.
Is this true?
And if so, why in the hell did you Purple guys let that happen?
Pretty much all of us, especially those about to be downgraded or furloughed, have him to thank for that (note: sarcasm).
I understand you guys have a lot of old FEs, and I understand why he might feel the need to be inclusive of his entire roster, but Sweet Jesus, that specific provision REALLY jacked up a lot of people's lives.
Oh dear, where to begin...
Short answer: It was our MEC Chairman, not the Chief Pilot. We didn't want it either but our MEC did not listen to the majority and there was no vote. If it makes you feel better that administration has been trounced from the MEC.