Originally Posted by
ebl14
Just curious, aside from a communication or two, what would you have him do to "lead" us, where would we go? But before you answer that you should know that precident has been set in court that if he even hints at a slowdown of any kind, such as a "fly the book" campaign, we (9E ALPA) will be sued and you can kiss any chance of release goodbye.
So let me ask again, what would you have him do? What would you do if you were our fearless leader? Who knows, maybe if you have good enough ideas you can be on constant buyout an see how much you like the job.
Don't get me wrong, I understand your frustrations about communications, but there isn't alot you MEC chair can really do. It is really up to all of us on the line to make an impact. You have the parking brake under your hand... not SE.
First off I would start by addressing the pilot group and continue to address them instead if being mia. It wouldn't take much to communicate with the group weekly or bi-weekly. Heck he is after all bought off month after month and he has choosen to take on this responsibility. I understand that he may be busy but the least he could do is address the group.
Second, I have said he can't advocate a work action but reminding th pilots to fly the book isn't a work action. It's not like telling everyone to call in sick or do some sort of slow down. If he addressed the group he could remind them of what's at stake. The union would not get sued for advising pilots to fly the book. If doesn't take much to lead and he hasn't been. There are plenty if things he could improve on and we've expressed them and he hasn't done anything.