Make sure that your chief pilot knows what you are going through here. It is not uncommon for them to help you out beyond their contractual obligations.

What if our airline (which, by the way was a virtual monopoly) was owned by the taxpayer, but the taxpayer wasn't in charge of determining our payrates. Instead, people who were greatly concerned with getting our monetary contributions if they gave us what we wanted were those who determined what pay increases and benefits were allowed? That sure would work out well for all involved wouldn't it? Well, excpet the taxpayer who has to pay both us and those negotiating our pay.:eek:

Actually Ferd, he's the duly elected governor of his state charged with the responsibility of balancing his state's budget. I'll save you the Fox talking points if you'll spare me MSNBC's talking points. Never took you for an Ed Schulz or Rachel Maddow kind of guy.

In any event, this entire thread tangent began when a poster compared what is happening in Wisconsin to our plight as airline pilots. I said it then, and I'll say it again, apples and oranges. If we hitch our wagon to the NEA and SEIU, we'll lose in the court of public opinion again, and again, and again. I'm not paying my money or banking my future on actual "thugs" like that. I'll walk away first.

I was excited when I learned I get to wear a hat again,

Boy Buzz, when you throw a beer in a guy's face......you throw a full one. I don't watch either person, never have.

So.......bite me.

Questions?

Nice argument Ferd. I know you're better then that.

Well pointless insults get you pointless insults back.......

Have a nice life...........

The Ferd doth protest too much, methinks.:D

I'm not sure I insulted you, just responding to your insulting of another poster...in any event, I think my points are rather pointed and hardly pointless. If you'd like to engage in an honest give-and-take, I'm all ears. If not, that's fine as well.

In the words of my 12-year old daughter, whatever. Cheers.

Best wishes and prayers from our home as well. Just to reiterate, please let us all know if there's anything your work family can do for you during this difficult time for your family.