Slowplay,

I am well aware of the scope situation at our airline. That is one of the main motivators to getting the information gathered and processed for others to view. There is no intention to bash the company nor ALPA. Purely data. Being present during a portion of Council 44's last LEC meeting, I participated in the vote to require a "SCOPE CARD" from Council 44. It is a good start to making things more transparent. Friends at United have a battle of their careers coming to them. APA is trying to hold the line with their regional operation. Information is always a good tool. Therefore, the desire to produce something non-biased and easy to read is the point here. Hopefully, it will be an aid.

As for your gaff at me for selling scope merchandise, what does it hurt? I am not requiring anyone to purchase anything. It is meant as a way to show unity, not gouge anyone. I came from AE and was always well aware of AA pilot's scope displays. Some folks laugh and say it is a waste of effort. I disagree. Who in the legacy carrier world has the strongest scope lanuage? I believe that symbols can be very persuasive. Its a way to show others you thoughts from across the room.

Hopefully you agree on the need to have a more open dialog of where we came from and where we are going as far as outsourcing is concerned. I do not wish to have DALPA show our hand in future negotiatins but there is a need to get more of our stance as a pilot group felt and heard. It is better to be prgressive than reactionary to the challenges ahead of us.

DogWhisperer
"GOT SCOPE"