I figured you worked for Fedex since your post started out with a statement about what Fedex management believes. (Yeah... right, that purple promise...)
Anyhoo, all the management pilots are NOT members of our union. Some opt out. And the ones that are do it for "political" reasons- it's about lookin' good to the masses. Trust me, they won't take your side if it hits the fan, they are the company's representative.
Fred does it again, looking good to those outside of his realm.