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Old 08-11-2014 | 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
"When referring to Delta, don’t disparage our brand by... posting items that could place the company in a negative light."
I wonder if this has been challenged at the Supreme Court level (1st amendment, freedom of speech and all that).

I would be surprised if disparaging a corporation is protected the same as disparaging an individual... but one never knows in this crazy world.

I know an employer can establish policy, but in doing so, I don't think they can violate the Constitution.

(Of course by disparaging, I mean writing verifiable facts that might not be pleasant to read, but are true.)
Old 08-11-2014 | 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by LivingTheDream
I wonder if this has been challenged at the Supreme Court level (1st amendment, freedom of speech and all that).

I would be surprised if disparaging a corporation is protected the same as disparaging an individual... but one never knows in this crazy world.

I know an employer can establish policy, but in doing so, I don't think they can violate the Constitution.

(Of course by disparaging, I mean writing verifiable facts that might not be pleasant to read, but are true.)
Do you really think that the Constitution gives you the right to make disparaging remarks about the entity that provides your paycheck?!?

You are guaranteed freedom of speech by the Constitution, but you're not guaranteed continued employment by Delta.
Old 08-11-2014 | 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by LivingTheDream
I wonder if this has been challenged at the Supreme Court level (1st amendment, freedom of speech and all that).

I would be surprised if disparaging a corporation is protected the same as disparaging an individual... but one never knows in this crazy world.

I know an employer can establish policy, but in doing so, I don't think they can violate the Constitution.

(Of course by disparaging, I mean writing verifiable facts that might not be pleasant to read, but are true.)
"Freedom of Speech," protects you against government action only.
Old 08-11-2014 | 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
"When referring to Delta, don’t disparage our brand by using profanity or hateful language, or posting items that could place the company in a negative light."

The above is a small part of their social online policy. They have avenues for criticism. I don't think they consider this one they want used.
I didn't respond to the first post you made that quoted my comment, which you could have taken as "point made." So I'll say it here, "Point made." Not that your reference was about anything I said negatively about the best damn airline in the world that will smite those who are evil and wish to do it harm.
Old 08-11-2014 | 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by LivingTheDream
I wonder if this has been challenged at the Supreme Court level (1st amendment, freedom of speech and all that).

I would be surprised if disparaging a corporation is protected the same as disparaging an individual... but one never knows in this crazy world.

I know an employer can establish policy, but in doing so, I don't think they can violate the Constitution.

(Of course by disparaging, I mean writing verifiable facts that might not be pleasant to read, but are true.)
When you look at the Constitution, the vast majority of it speaks to what the government can, or cannot do.

Delta, or any other employer (except the government), can restrict any kind of speech they want to. The only thing that protects employees is their bargaining agent and/or the possibility of bad publicity.
Old 08-11-2014 | 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Delta1067
Yeah, but think about how hot their F/A's were and the fact that they were prob banging them.
Going out on a limb here - but when GG was looking through his sextant port and filling those out, there wasn't a hot F/A within 1000 miles.
Old 08-11-2014 | 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
...will that bid help avoid the 21 day in the row coverage awards?
It will not. Which category had that???
Old 08-11-2014 | 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by GunshipGuy
I didn't respond to the first post you made that quoted my comment, which you could have taken as "point made." So I'll say it here, "Point made." Not that your reference was about anything I said negatively about the best damn airline in the world that will smite those who are evil and wish to do it harm.
My comments were not to you but intended to be more general to everyone. They are also not specific to the last week. There have been posts that made me far more nervous for the posters many times on APC. The only reason I even brought this up is Delta has put a link to their social media policies on the opening page of Delta net. There is I suspect a reason they have done that. We may all have disagreements over time on this forum but one thing we should all agree about is no pilot should face company action from this forum.
We all saw the fallout from the Captain Happy post here.
Old 08-11-2014 | 06:05 AM
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If you are assigned a Long Call day, is it possible to be awarded a G/S short call award? If so, how/what does it pay? Thanks.
Old 08-11-2014 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by chuck416
If you are assigned a Long Call day, is it possible to be awarded a G/S short call award? If so, how/what does it pay? Thanks.
I believe so. GS w/ less than 12 hours callout. If you had 4 days on, and were called out w/ less than 12 hours, I believe it will be pay no credit on day one only.
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