Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
You can understand how I could make that error...especially given the fact that you sound like you just read the ALPA talking points fax.
Not really. You are so colored you can't see beyond what your emotion wants to see; and I truly wish that wasn't the case because you seem to have so much energy that could be put to use helping the pilot group.
Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
Here's the part you're purposely omitting: IT WASN'T THE PROPERTY OF ALPA!!!!
As such, ALPA acted unconscionably by acting to stop free speech and free association on property that WASN'T THEIR'S!!!
Delta management had the right to do what they did, because it was Delta's property. Although it should make everyone wonder why management would fight so hard to protect the existing union. ALPA had no right whatsoever.
Carl
Did ALPA representatives come over and forcibly "silence" people in the crewroom? Did ALPA representatives physically restrain any pilots in the lounge from doing anything? If so, why weren't the Atlanta Police contacted. Assault is a serious offense and I have yet to hear of anything of the sort occurring, even by the "DPA" account of the week.
SECTION 1
SCOPE
A. Recognition
1. In accordance with the certification issued by the National Mediation Board in Case No. R-7191, 36 NMB No. 21, January 22, 2009, the Company recognizes the Air Line Pilots Association, International, as the duly designated and authorized representative of the Flight Deck Crewmembers in the service of the Company for the purposes of the Railway Labor Act, as amended.
After reading the above excerpt from the PWA, please explain (omitting "emotion" words) why the company should be allowed to freely allow and encourage other incorporated entities to engage in attempting to represent the pilots of Delta Air Lines.
From my perspective(and it could be incorrect, I'm not an RLA lawyer), it would appear to be dangerously close to violating the very first paragraph of the PWA. Many pilots(pro-DPA and pro-ALPA)are concerned about other parts of Section 1 being violated, but noticeably silent on this part of Section 1 and a "potential violation".
If the Company decides to promote an alternate bargaining agent for the pilots, it could have PWA violation potential, so I would expect the Company to tread carefully, and I would expect ALPA, our union to oversee it much like they oversee line construction and the monthly green slip reports to make sure that the company is following the terms of the agreement.
I personally don't care if DPA is in the lounge, but I do care that the PWA is followed, whether it is in pay claims, work rules, or scope.