Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
Carl;
I disagree. I do not know each and every rep and their ideals, but the ones that I do know would disagree adamantly with your assertion. Many like the idea of capping DCI at their current levels and going for a commitment from the company not to renew, modify, extend or write new DCI contracts. Give the reps a little credit. Most of the pilots representing you and I want the same things we do. The ones that do not agree with what their pilots want seem do be getting elected out of office.
Fine. Then I expect these reps to write a scathing letter to Mr. O'Malley about his glaring omission with regard to Scope restoration and the need to stop OUTSOURCING OUR JOBS. I'll then expect Mr. O'Malley to produce another letter very soon apologizing for the omission. He could state that it was New Year's Day and he partied too hard the night before - but that he will NEVER AGAIN forget to mention how important it is to fight outsourcing. I'll be looking every day for the letter.
Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
Tim states that they are listening to the pilots. Well, tell them your opinion, and educate the guys you fly with as to why your opinion is correct. ALPA states they will take the majority position forward. I say make the majority position about "restoration" of "pay" and SCOPE, as well as every other item you can think of. If that becomes the will of the group it WILL be come the MEC's position.
That remains to be seen. Nobody I know or fly with doesn't understand the outsourcing disease. ALPA national's Moak does NOT agree. O'Malley's letter makes it clear that he also does NOT agree. United and Continental clearly see it AND STATE IT.
Write another letter O'Malley...and do it quick!
Carl