Originally Posted by
Splash
The reps aren't stupid. They've avoided this for a good reason. It is a lose - lose situation for them. The grievances were filed out of emotion, not fact. The negotiators - all of them - set the record straight a year ago. Call your reps and ask. If KW thought he had the support of the reps, he'd still be there.
The easiest thing to do is convince an airline pilot he's getting screwed. A few people with bruised egos are taking advantage of that weakness and perpetuating the myth that these dumb grievances have merit. Has anybody posted the contract passages that were allegedly violated?
As long as some people can gain political advantage by letting this dog of a grievance fester, it will continue to fester. The language is clear, the negotiators are clear, there is no grievance, the contract is being followed. Due to the upheaval from the Merger, many North pilots are in a turmoil. This turmoil is being exploited, successfully, for some political agendas. As long as they continue to be successful, this will continue to fester.