Originally Posted by newarkblows

I could be wrong but the MEC votes on TA's, MOU's, and LOA's negotiated directly with the company. The average line pilot or LEC rep doesnt get to vote on these. The LEC reps dont get a direct say at the MEC level.

It is my understanding that the LEC votes in the MEC officers and then has very little input (outside of commenting) on how the MEC conducts themselves until the next election. When C.M. went to management the MEC is the one who replaced that position. Correct me if i am wrong. I might have misunderstood what you were saying.

I believe there has been a huge disconnect between what the line pilot and our local reps want and what the MEC has implemented. The MEC is selecting people for positions on negotiating committees based on old friendships and not on background/ability. If you want to pass up someone who is qualified for the job and pick someone who is not that is your right as an MEC. When people ask "why did you make that decision" then you need to articulate why you made that choice. The response to the LEC and a line pilot who asked why was a simple "it was our decision."

These guys are playing clubhouse and electing best buds to important positions while there are qualified people for those positions. The MEC needs to be recalled yesterday. They tried the recall in IAH and most people who voted didnt understand why they would recall a chairman. I think people are starting to understand.