I don't know what the 777 deal is DW does. He has an advantage in figuring out if the 777 is a good deal or not. I think that smells.

My comment about the outgoing block rep E Mail was intended to show my displeasure with an outgoing block rep using union resources to (subtly) endorse the current block of MEC officers during an election cycle when 2 of the 3 are looking to "move up". Nothing wrong him with using his position to make the endorsement; nothing wrong with me chiding him for it.

As far as contacting DW, I heard he was unavailable in NZ. My personal opinion of who DW was looking out for did not change when I saw his name on the 777 list. I figured out who the last administration was looking out for after the over 53 veba details dribbled out, nothing since has changed that.

Ladies and Gents,

Once again, I find the manipulation of our pilot group and union reps to be both hilarious and tragic at the same time.

Watching our union "defend the profession" during negotiations of a CBA, an LOA, or a grievance is like watching a train wreck and expecting a different result. Or a cat playing with a wounded, blind mouse.



Why do you think an EXCESS BID AND A VACANCY BID happened concurrently? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

Answer --Fear, Confusion, and Manipulation of the pilot group.

Guess what? It worked again. You may not have high regard for PC and his minions, but they whipped our butts -- AGAIN! Hilarious, but I'm not laughing. As much as I'd hate to actually see it, PC is probably doing the moonwalk in his office after this round of bids. Side note -- after they review the actual costs, another round of manipulations will occur. Prepare for another round of beatings until morale improves.



I've been a longtime union member and true believer in ALPA's necessity here at FedEx. The problems we face really boil down to the inability of our leaders and members to overcome personal greed -- to achieve a desired outcome.

We have had COUNTLESS opportunities to prove our worth and value to the corporation by exercising our collective muscle (legally). That takes determined, focused, intense leadership and a membership with the resolve and backbone to support them up.

Other pilot groups have these traits:
WE DO NOT AND PROBABLY NEVER WILL.

If there was ever a period in our collective history where new effective leadership is required, it is now.

NO INCUMBENTS -- ONLY NEW LEADERSHIP ON THE MEC

PROFESSIONAL NEGOTIATORS NEEDED BADLY

With you 100%.

Everytime there was an open ended question on a Wilson Poll, I stated the same thing.

>> No Incumbents -- Only New Leadership On The Mec<<

Sorta like "no more Geo. Bush clones. I want everyone removed and new, clean slate. I'll vote for Obama, not because he is/isn't qualified or because I embrace his idiology but because I am ****ed at the old regime and want a new one. That approach to decision making always serves us well. Just as some of you are concerned about our union leadership, I am just as concerned about the rank and file. They have to go together - a synergistic relationship. From all the emotion I read here, neither side is ready for prime time.

Which did you list first --- 757 Capt or 727 Capt?

Is there anyone junior to you in the 727 Capt seat on the final Bid Percentages list?

It is no wonder our country is going down the tubes with logic like that!

Ok, let's hear your BETTER ideas. ALPA national financial backing, E&FA, legal, etc. is certainly a positive, but the current negotiating model is broken. Tell us some recent success stories that truly benefitted the pilot group in the industry and specifically at FDX. The 48/60 contract provision is a joke and so is the HKG LOA. The recent FAA decision to back off extended rest for ULR ops is also pathetic -- where was the ALPA PAC on that one? The rest of the contract is acceptable to me for the most part as is.

Anyone with previous MEC experience interested in the top three leadership positions had an opportunity to be part of a successful solution to many of the issues we face on the property. Guess what? They were part of the problem, not the solution. Prime example -- HKG LOA -- only 1 guy had the ballzz to vote against the pathetic language in that LOA. The other 11 are just yes-men with a lack of independent thought. You want one of those guys in the top three?

Our representation and negotiating models are broken and need fixin' brother.

Who do you want at the table when the company goes after concessions at the next round of contract negotiations? Concessions for pay, vacation, and retirement (B Fund) are key areas to consider.

Can I get an "Amen, brothers and sistas?"

Looking forward to your comments.

NKA

You forgot to add: "Can I hear an Amen brother?". And my response is "AMEN".

AMEN!

Previous post updated!

Like it wasn't before the election? Right, we just started going down tubes.