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#41
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OK for the record the ALPA reps at indoc were good guys and mentioned all the good ALPA has done. I didn't want this to come off bad, I thought I was just stating a fact.
Now since I'm here I'll through in my $.02. I don't know why everyone is so worriied at FedEx about the age 60 rule. 80% of the Capts I have flown with say they are going to retire at 60 regardless of the rule. Unless the rule change makes it so they can't without some major penalty. With that said, people worrying about upgrade really don't have much of an argument. Second, I know we would like to stop this but the reality is; it is going to change. There are just too many heavy hitters trying to make it happen. Now the way I see it, the best way to keep the upgrade flow going, is to make it so that 80% can go ahead and retire without a penalty. This seems to the direction ALPA is heading.
Now since I'm here I'll through in my $.02. I don't know why everyone is so worriied at FedEx about the age 60 rule. 80% of the Capts I have flown with say they are going to retire at 60 regardless of the rule. Unless the rule change makes it so they can't without some major penalty. With that said, people worrying about upgrade really don't have much of an argument. Second, I know we would like to stop this but the reality is; it is going to change. There are just too many heavy hitters trying to make it happen. Now the way I see it, the best way to keep the upgrade flow going, is to make it so that 80% can go ahead and retire without a penalty. This seems to the direction ALPA is heading.
#42
Past decisions, experiences, and sacrifices mean nothing in a discussion like this. Your past difficulties don't make you more correct no matter which side of a disagreement you are on. If I had the biggest story of sacrifice and difficulty, would I be right??? Thought so.
Let's argue about whether we "did the right thing" on the merits -- not merit badges!!
Let's argue about whether we "did the right thing" on the merits -- not merit badges!!
but when I hear young guys that have been here only less than 3 years saying it's all about ME ME ME,: excuse me for getting my feathers ruffled.
Now the bottom line is The rule is going to change. ALPA leaders have tried to tell everyone that it is over........some choose not to believe it.
Some think it is all a conspiracy. Move on, it's coming.
Now we have to focus on what can be done to lesson the negative effects.
#43
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#44
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... I don't know why everyone is so worriied at FedEx about the age 60 rule. 80% of the Capts I have flown with say they are going to retire at 60 regardless of the rule. Unless the rule change makes it so they can't without some major penalty. With that said, people worrying about upgrade really don't have much of an argument...
I know of at least 13 guys that turned 60 in the last 60 days. All but one still have a calendar, of some sort.
Last edited by Busboy; 05-26-2007 at 06:08 PM. Reason: spelling. calendar's a biatch
#45
[QUOTE=Huck;171629]Oh my God... you did it again! Please keep track of whose resume you are questioning.
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So great, this isn't your first crack at it.
But you must admit you are still doing pretty dam good for someone who has been at a company less than 5 years. You could still be a Capt a Gemini or World but your an FO here making almost double. I get it...........
Your making my point. It's all about "me me me............."
I get it You want 6o guys to leave..............I wish I could be around as you near 60.
I wish I predict the future with certainty
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So great, this isn't your first crack at it.
But you must admit you are still doing pretty dam good for someone who has been at a company less than 5 years. You could still be a Capt a Gemini or World but your an FO here making almost double. I get it...........
Your making my point. It's all about "me me me............."
I get it You want 6o guys to leave..............I wish I could be around as you near 60.
I wish I predict the future with certainty
#46
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For clarification, do you mean the total amount of dues paid by the FedEx crewforce, or the percent of our income we pay for dues?
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