Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
Our MEC is dead set against scope restoration. My understanding is that LM is concerned that some "single issue" guy will win and break up the "vote by acclimation" culture on outsourcing our jobs.
Bottom line - the questions of DC9's and 5500 series 757 retirements have not been answered. I'm with ACL, if the enemy abandons high ground, move our troops in and strengthen positions. There will be more attempts to run our scope blockade.
The "vote by acclamation" culture is also why DALPA business is done in smoke filled rooms, behind closed doors. My personal opinion is that it would have sent a much better message if outsourcing fails, regardless of by how many votes. Next best would be that even if it passes, a recorded vote is published showing LOTS of dissent by some of the MEC. That would also send a strong message to the company. A vote by acclamation is supposed to be a smokescreen intended for management, but ends up obscuring everything from the people being represented.