Being one of the new furloughies, I think it blows. The chief pilots did an excellent job in letting us know of the furlough. Then all of the memos came out from upper mngmnt. Which of course made me feel like a tool, not to mention that I worked for Tools.

As far as ASA verses SKW, When ever I taxi out behind one, I say im following company. HA. I also think that we should merge. IM about sick of ALPA. There constant taking of my money and doing what with it? Representing me? Yeah right!!! ALPA guys care about one thing....And thats ALPA guys. If a new guy has something to say thats important, they turn and say and I quote "you are new to this, You will understand when you gain some seniority."

Im not just mad that I am losing my job while I have a kid on the way, Im mad that my representation does nothing to protect me and My employer cares nothing but saving a short term penny to please an airline that is overly frugal. Oh and to through another kick in the pants. I just dropped 200 bucks to keep my flight benefits for the next year two weeks ago. Guess who is out 200 Bucks.

SO my last few words of my rant are. Vote ALPA out and merge with SKW!!!