Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
When various councils all pass resolutions asking for study and action on scope restoration and the MEC collectively and by acclimation votes to ignore those resolutions it sends a message to management, and members, that the MEC acts illegitimately and does not represent the membership.
I deleted the post, but earlier today I asked, why would someone would give this MEC strike authorization? Usually I advocate giving the MEC all the power you can, but in this case, they make a point of letting the membership know that it can pound. The Representatives arrogantly refuse to take action on resolutions from the members.
Does anyone understand what their representational duties are? IMHO if Moak wants "votes by acclimation" some Rep needs to hold out and say "restore some flying to mainline THEN you get my vote."
I'm all for the smokescreen, but if in that position I'd make them buy my cooperation. A reps duty is to his pilots, even if it makes it uncomfortable in the hospitality room. I like politicians who command the respect of the party apparatus.
Which ultimately come down to communication. If your reps communicated to you their beliefs not those of the MEC chair, then you would truly know where they stood and could hold them accountable for actions that were not backed up by previous statements. It would show you which way to vote.
On a side note Bar, I do not know what the MEC is thinking. I know that there HAS to be something going on for them to blatantly look past a resolution that was passed in so many councils. Maybe they want to avoid it till more announcements come out and it will give the rank and file a clearer picture of why they make certain calculated decisions, but it is bad form, and I agree with you on that.
Once again Communication as to why!