I called my rep. Got some info, not necessarily what I had hoped to hear, and he's pretty hacked off about it too....no wait, extremely hacked off about it!

The Special MEC meeting coming up is not specifically called to deal with this, but there are many reps who are ready to try and do something about this, and it will be discussed at that meeting.

Not sure we have a strong case given past precedent, but maybe there is something there, and I hope the MEC decides to pursue the case with maximum effort(along with the NWA trip rig grievance!).

We shall see.

 

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There were 747 captains who made 170,000 in 1979....Lets look up what a widebody captain should be making.....Hummmm! check it your self!

 

Just checked my mail box today and I had a small package from Ma Delta. Thinking it is something important I opened it right away. I was wrong, it is junk mail from this A-hole:

Jeff Robertson, Vice President, Loyalty Program

Maybe I am wrong, but this ****ed me off. I do not expect to get junk mail in a mailer from my employer. Am I missing something, this was sent with Delta letterhead. Is there a place to opt out of this BS. I do not want to receive credit card offers or be asked to sign up others.

Big Fail!!!!!!

 

There's a very small window of opportunity for DALPA in my opinion. This is THE time for DALPA to show its independence for ALPA. If I were MEC chair, I would push hard for the following strategy to be supported and adopted by the LEC's:

1. Grieve RAH as a violation of our Section 1
2. Hire outside council that has the nation's toughest reputation in winning contract lawsuits. Not experts in RLA contracts, just contracts in general. Time to stop thinking that ALPA lawyers have the best expertise in contract law because they have experience with RLA contract law.
3. Make it clear to ALPA that any interference will not be tolerated. Further, let ALPA know that anything other than full cooperation will likely lead to Delta pilots leaving ALPA. In other words, "ALPA...you work for us. Start acting like it right this second."

If DALPA were to adopt this strategy, it would be a huge indication that they are willing to show independence and look out for Delta pilots. And it would scare the living **** out of management. Two very good things.

Carl

 

Agreed! Are we supposed to be soliciting passengers to sign up? Good grief!

 

I said this a few days ago when this crap was sent to my house...

I can't believe they expect us to peddle skymiles cards to our friends and family. I don't know how I'd even get that conversation started, and how uncomfortably quiet the room would get.

 

Anybody here who could provide an educated guess on whether the RAH discussion on Tuesday will take place in open session? Might like to attend but don't want to waste the whole day if I'd just get kicked out.

 

I threw mine away. I agree. I'm a pilot, not a credit card salesman.

 

My rep said he expected to get briefed about it. It sounded closed session to me.