jagplt

Just got off the phone on the subject of why the NC chair resigned.

Got it from the source... not a source... he was fired.

FE knows what he's doing in the negotiating arena, smart, headstrong, determined, proven and result driven, as well as dedicated to the pilots... everything I think we would need for a negotiation committee chair... but once again I am at odds with the MEC Chair... DW fired him. I plan to call DW on Monday morning, early and ask why.

what say you guys?

MaydayMark

Thanks for the timely up to date info ... I wonder if that means DW already has a better alternative? Sure hope so ...

As much as I'm opposed to some (maybe more than some?) of the MEC's policies, it's important that the MEC and the NC are "on the same page." I like FE and hope we'll let him know his efforts on our behalf were appreciated.

Anybody have a good recommendation for a replacement? Who would want the job ... talk about a totally thankless job!*?

Mark

Cessna180DVR

I agree that they should be on the same page. Having worked with FE for many years on a committee and after talking to him earlier today, it is my opinion that the wrong person was fired! Yes, I said fired and confirmed it with the source.

I believe that our union is now so fractured that some housecleaning is long overdue, starting with the three top officers. I also believe that if we didn't have agency shop at this particular time, a lot of our membership would be voting with their feet. I don't endorse this policy because I don't think you can solve a problem from the outside, but have formed that impression from the comments I've heard here and out on the line.

I also called my LEC rep, who can give no details of the MEC's discussion of this event due to a confidentiality agreement. He's aware of the growing discord with DW by the membership, but to this date, no one has submitted any type of motion to alleviate the problem. I suggested to my LEC that a “no confidence recall” might be in order. Personally, I think it’s time for someone who can unify this union and DW, DM and WR are not among them.

As you can see, I’m not a regular poster but lurk daily and no, I’m not management and have never been management.

JMO

AL E NEWMAN

ND's populate the left seat of our aircraft and now we have TD's running the MEC(Totally Dead). DW should do the honorable thing and resign ala Nixon for the good of the Union.

Magenta Line

I honestly thought FE was the best person for the job. I don't know who else interviewed for the NC.

AL E NEWMAN

Hey Foxhunter, if your shoulder is aching again, now would be your opportunity to be NC chair and get us $400 hr rates for the 777 and a world class retirement.

iarapilot

I would guess that the replacement would have to align themselves with DWs thinking; if that is why FE got fired. That being the case, and in my opinion, DW sucks as far as doing the right thing, it seems it doesnt matter who replaces him. DW would be the one that needs to go.

AL E NEWMAN

DW resigning= Hope and change, change we can believe in.

FoxHunter

ALPA is happy they convinced you guys with deep pockets to sign on the dotted line. You voted for it, I'm happy to say "I did not"! Good to see we now have agency shop! BTW there is no way that agency shop will ever, ever go away.

kwri10s

I have known FE for several years and spent numerous hours on the JS discussing issues. I really can't think of a better choice for us. He was willing to listen to every point I ever wanted to make. He was willing to call a spade a spade. Even when I didn't want to hear it. He had lots of civilian training in negotiating and management which I thought was great.

I think it's time to call our reps and demand his reinstatement and the resignation of whoever called for his head. This is an OUTSTANDING time to show our unity. They want us to stand together on an issue. Here is an opportunity to stand-up and make a stand on an issue that will not hurt anyone to stand up and be heard.

My .02