Originally Posted by FlynLow

Come on guys...of course they are, the did at Delta, they did at United, and they did at American, and they still do at Fedex.

Remember the ACP, LK? (jokingly known behind his back by other ACP's as Deputy Dawg) He even posted in the open with his name. The SCP also monitors...(motivations by LK for monitoring could be the topic of an entire thread on its own...)

They have everything to gain by monitoring the boards. If they find something that they feel they can link to "organized activities" by the union that might be viewed as illegal, they can get a court order by one of the many federal judges they use...gain an upper hand, take a hostage, cause the association to be on the defensive...even prevent us in advance from being allowed to go into legal self help.

If you think these blogs are anonymous, and freedom of speech applies and protects you...think again...

Fedex would have no problem getting a subpoena against APC to gain access to info and records or members, for any number reasons that can be justified.

Fedex doesn't keep that huge legal department around just for fun guys.

IMHO people talk way too much and freely on these boards, and it will do nothing but hurt individuals and the association in the long run.

If you want to truly make a difference, do more talking in the crew room and on trips, do committee work, and remember, management is not our friend. While there are some good guys in those positions, overall, they are not there to protect you, they protect Fedex.

ALPA isn't perfect, but it is what you make it by your advocacy and involvement.

Worse, ALPA is also is what you allow it to become by inaction and indifference.

Again my opinion.