Originally Posted by Bobman80 (Post 1735591)

Not true Alan. This happened to me over Easter about two years ago, when Easter was at the end of the month. I had one day of availability and they called me with a two day. I was a Regular pilot the next month and after my one day of reserve I had off days as a regular pilot.

In summary, I was forced to fly into an off day for about 2 hours of pay. Day one (the reserve day) had 7 hours of flying. The trip paid a total of 9 hours (since I was a reserve when they assigned it to me) leaving me with the remaining 2 hours that added to my next month as a regular pilot.

Originally Posted by Purple Drank (Post 1735686)

I despise hidden agendas, which is why I detest guys who pretend to be something they are not, or who deny their affiliations.

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1735708)

Well, that was a quick comeback for FSU.

Originally Posted by index (Post 1733210)

No, that's absolutely not what I'm saying. I never suggested ALPA should should have "advocated for their firing." Where did you dream up that nonsense? You're trying to put words in my mouth to make your point. Fail on your part.

Is "firing" the only option? How about those pilots who lack experience go out and get some more experience and THEN come back to fly the traveling public around??? You think that would've been a reasonable alternative? 1500 hours is NOT a lot of flying time.

The issue is whether ALPA supports a higher standard or not. Do they or don't they? "One Level of Safety" apparently is just a slogan. When it comes down to application, featherbedding is more important. Gotta avoid those "undue burdens" eh? That's more important than avoiding a smoking hole. Got it.

Another reasonable alternative would to have NOT SAID ANYTHING, i.e. NOT ARGUED FOR A LOWER STANDARD JUST FOR CONVENIENCE SAKE. It's too bad ALPA has an inherent conflict of interest trying to be everything to all pilot groups.

ALPA could've just kept their mouth shut and let the A4A argue that point. In the same way Moak could've just kept his yap shut about allowing knives in the cabin. Every BUT ALPA thought it was a terrible idea. Not Moak.

That's YOUR UNION. I already know what to EXPECT from them. They have a long track record of poor performance and bad decision making. Enjoy.:cool:

Originally Posted by cni187 (Post 1735761)

They won't be number 1 come next weekend! 41 points given up by a top ranked team to an unranked team. Alabama or Oregon will be #1

Originally Posted by Bucking Bar (Post 1735747)

On this board we should focus on news and ideas, not individuals. I will send you a PM.

I've had two days of FPL since at Delta Airlines and have worked mostly on days off. My jobs have been calling pilots following disasters to see if they needed assistance (scheduling, furlough emergency relief) and the planning of a PUB event which I could not attend because I was out flying a trip and could not get off for the event.

You are encouraged to go to ALPA's site and click on the banner to the right "STRONGER GOING FORWARD" which has all the BOD information. It is hoped you will read the agenda items and committee reports since they are interesting reading for our future as members.

Also, Flight Pay Loss publication is a duty of our association. We have a right to know who works for us.

Originally Posted by scambo1 (Post 1735781)

Bar,

Your initial response, while maybe a little more detailed, was an absolutely praiseworthy response. IMO, there was no reason to edit it.

Originally Posted by scambo1 (Post 1735781)

Bar,

Your initial response, while maybe a little more detailed, was an absolutely praiseworthy response. IMO, there was no reason to edit it.

Originally Posted by Rather B Fishin (Post 1735755)

Once again do your own homework. There are those of whom you praise (from a unionist standpoint) that are not only management but upper level management.