busdriver12

Who is he running against?

silver fleet

Runs in the family...

TonyC

The guy who scheduled a jumpseat home during his own Nominating Meeting, even though he's the Chairman of the Council and responsible for conducting the meeting. He had to be coaxed to even attend the beginning of the meeting.

HP, current Block 11 Rep.


FLMD11CAPT sounds angry about Dave Webb and anyone who ever dared call him a friend, but Dave Webb isn't on the ballot. Hate him if that makes you all warm and fuzzy inside, but you can't vote against Webb. (And contrary to what Flying Boxes intimates above, Webb was not recalled.)

FLMD11CAPT also invokes Lincoln and warns us to not change horses in the middle of the stream. However, when your horse is in the middle of a raging river, up to his nostrils in currents he can't handle and about to drown, it's time to dismount!

"Upheaval in leadership"? Gimme a break. This is no more an upheaval in leadership than our biennial congressional elections. Block Rep terms last 3 years, and the terms for Council 26 are nearing their end, thus the normal election cycle. I don't remember FLMD11CAPT warning against "upheaval in leadership" when 3 Block Reps were up for recall during the middle of their terms during contract negotiations. Save us the hypocrisy, please.

Finally, FLMD11CAPT suggests we're in the "last quarter of negotiations." Oh, really? When did The Company come off their insistence on PiBS? It's still in their proposals, and until it comes out, how could we possibly be engaging in meaningful conversations about scheduling and workrules? The only conversations going on right now are the conversations they're probably having in Hollywood, Florida, at the Board of Directors Meeting about how they will nominate and who will support Stratton for ALPA President.

Last quarter ... is that where we entertain Company proposals like freezing our "A"-plan, creating a "B"-scale "C"-plan for new hires, and dead-heading pilots on the B-777? Yepp, sounds to me like we're Reeeee-a-a-l close. Just give 'em ONE MORE PEAK!

One of the candidates for Block 11 knows how the processes work, knows how to get the job done, and will work tirelessly to make it happen. He is absolutely committed to serving his brethren pilots. There is no question he has his priorities straight.

Browse through his website. He talks about how foolish we are to reject talented people from serving this pilot group because we want to act like the Hatfields and McCoys. Instead of refusing to consider anyone associated with one family or another, why don't we look for the best people for the job, period?






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TonyC

SS, while the autographs on the "Bridge Contract" were still drying, took a list of names handed him by The Company and began our own little investigation of Hong Kong pilots. He sent the Hong Kong Block Rep to contact each pilot on the list to advise them to contact ALPA attorneys who then questioned the pilots, sending shockwaves of terror throughout the base.

That's not how Section 19, Investigation and Discipline, of our CBA works. ALPA is supposed to be on THE PILOT'S side, not investigating the pilot. ALPA is supposed to be standing UP for the pilot, not trying to strong arm the pilots through public communications to accept the deal and not tell anybody the details.

Sorry, you can't blame that one on Webb. Global warming, maybe, but not the Hong Kong terminations.






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md11phlyer

This could not be further from the truth. You do realize the SIG is two people on the Association side, right? The SCP does not govern the ALPA SIG. You may be attempting to refer to PSIT members showing up to vote on the recall but your facts and contractual knowledge are so inept that your point gets refuted before you can make it.

Support your candidate. Don't make up a story to blast union volunteers that work on every pilot's behalf. Especially the one committee that makes substantial and quantifiable gains in every FedEx pilots quality of life every month. Once again, back off on the noise dude, stick to the facts.

Flying Boxes

Sorry for remembering the DW recalls incorrectly, I thought he was. There were some from the DW administrations that were.

Criticizing SS about negotiation effectiveness, and introducing discussion of the HK4 while stating DW has no culpability is laughable. If DW and his administration brought such fear to management as a negotiator, why do the LOAs have pitfalls. DW and his negotiation team ARE PART of the HK4 discussion. I will not refute your statements on how SS approached the issue.

I am NOT a SS supporter, more like neutral. I think all FDX ALPA members need to evaluate their representation during normal term elections. Contract negotiations are not a reason to extend a term. Good performance is.

Fedex999999

Did HP send out a campaign letter? Don't remember seeing anything.

HIFLYR

[QUOTE=TonyC;1749619]SS, while the autographs on the "Bridge Contract" were still drying, took a list of names handed him by The Company and began our own little investigation of Hong Kong pilots. He sent the Hong Kong Block Rep to contact each pilot on the list to advise them to contact ALPA attorneys who then questioned the pilots, sending shockwaves of terror throughout the base.

That's not how Section 19, Investigation and Discipline, of our CBA works. ALPA is supposed to be on THE PILOT'S side, not investigating the pilot. ALPA is supposed to be standing UP for the pilot, not trying to strong arm the pilots through public communications to accept the deal and not tell anybody the details.

Sorry, you can't blame that one on Webb. Global warming, maybe, but not the Hong Kong terminations.

Pretty sure he was talking about the original LOA for HKG setting the trap that captured the HK guys and girls. Yes that one was on a different watch to say DW's. While I do not wish to return to the way things were run during the DW reign, I think Mike will work for us. I contacted my rep about voting to allow the company to jumpseat us on the 777. He said he did not support that but a friend who I trust and in the know says he actually did. The thing I have always liked about Mike is he will listen and discuss the issue not just tell you what he wants to do. The whole MEC needs to get their act together and do OUR work not their own personal agenda PERIOD!!!!!

FlyByNite

Actually D. Martin was DW's right hand man and he's running for block 3 rep. Our former MEC vice chair who brought you VEBA from our wet lease money of which most of us will never see a dime. Nice guy and my former crash pad roommate, but no way will he receive my vote.

Laughing_Jakal

If a divorce is imminent, does he really have time to be a block rep?