AV8R72

Good point...some off the better reps have moved into leadership positions so I am cautiously optimistic

But seriously

The company agreed to talk about RSV improvements in the raise LOA, so I’m sure that’s right around the corner... any day now... holding my breath...

Chato

Love the sarcasm

ConcernedFO

I'm not familiar with the process but I spoke to a buddy of mine and could use some insight. I'm a First Officer based in LGA. Our CA rep flowed to AA. I guess he was the FO rep recently but was just elected to CA rep prior to flowing (?). We have a new FO rep now and no Captain rep. I was told that there was some meeting recently and the new FO rep was pushing some idea about him wanting to be awarded captain when he can't hold the position?
From what I heard, it seems like he was only focused on making a change that would only affect him. I thought reps were supposed to be addressing bigger issues like the pay thing or other stuff that have more impact than one person.
Anyway, my friend told me that it apparently was pretty distasteful the way he went about it and it looked like he wasn't concerned with any other issue but his.
Is there a recourse to make sure that LGA FO's (and Captains) are represented properly? We have a lot of other problems that need to be addressed and I'm worried that they won't be at the forefront of someone who is only pushing his personal agenda.

Thanks in advance for the insight.

havick206

Yea recall reps and have a new election.

dera

This post doesn't make much sense. NY FO rep wants to be a captain but can't hold it?
NY CA is the most junior position right now. What can't he hold?

ConcernedFO

I'm not sure of all the details. Has something to do with his age.

Whistleblower19

Corruption in LGA LEC 121; FO Rep Karim
Wasted Dues, Self-Progression, Abandonment of responsibilities, Threats of moving to management
All recorded in meeting minutes.
I wanted to take this opportunity to inform the NY Envoy pilots, and the greater pilot group as a whole, of a disingenuous Rep that has put himself before his pilots in way that it is unprecedented in Eagle Alpa history. It is not my pleasure to do this, but I feel it is my responsibility to do so after baring witness to Karim’s despicable behavior.
Over the past 3 weeks the NY FO Rep has been petitioning the company to bypass our CBA and FAR’s to better his own personal financial status and career progression while not seeking the same benefit for his own pilots. He has now moved on to demanding the MEC pass a special resolution to allow him to upgrade to Captain, while not being qualified. When asked why he feels he deserves to be the sole beneficent of this move he proclaimed that it was “ALPA’s responsibility to progress his career” “I should get Captain pay” “I could be logging PIC hours that would get me to mainline sooner.” These attempts were made on a continuous basis throughout this week’s MEC meeting during afterhours events. The attempts border lined on harassment after your fellow, more honest Status Reps refused to entertain his demands. As the week progressed Karim intensified his pursuit by threatening to resign and abandon his pilots if the Chair, or another member of the MEC did not formalize and advance his demands. On several occasions Karim was instructed to draft a resolution for MEC consideration that would afford Envoy FO’s, including those he represents in NY, the same benefit he was seeking. He refused to do so. Karim’s week was topped off by making a final demand in open session before the close of the meeting. This means that all of this is recorded and made available in the meeting minutes for all ALPA members to review. Keep in mind that the NY FO Rep attempted to complete this by the close of our last bid so he could hold DCL. He also threated to take his talents to management if the MEC didn’t play along.
I want everyone to take a moment to think about the dues dollars that were spent over the past week for Karim to progress himself: FPL for every hour that he was pulled of duty for, 25% fringe rate, DFW hotels, Meals during meetings... This amount is in the thousands and NY’s only elected rep chose to spend his time advancing his own career. This Rep also has no intention of maintaining a status in his elected base, nor operate an aircraft that even fly’s through it. Karim’s intention is to make backroom deals with management that circumvent our CBA and bypass the pilots who elected him. Why? He deserves captain pay before he’s qualified and should have the opportunity to log PIC time so he can make it to a main line sooner.
There’s an election right now, and there’s options besides Karim. The pilots of LGA 121 have the power to choose a better Rep, the vote out this toxic personality. To find someone who gives a damn about their pilots. One day you’re going to need an ALPA Rep to help keep your job. When Karim’s sitting in that room with only the chief pilot sitting across the table, do you trust him? If the CP makes offers a deal that requires your termination in exchange for a high paying office job, is Karim going to make the right choice?
The decision is yours LGA pilots, even if Karim’s voted in you can still recall him.
P.S. – The meeting minutes you want to read are at the very end of the notes. Talk to any other Status Rep or Officer about this week, even Bill Couette the VP of Admin. They were all there to watch and there was no humility from Karim when they told him he should resign.

havick206

What makes Karim not qualified for CA status? Lack of 121 hours, or not 23 years old yet?

Cujo665

This was posted to the NY pilots Facebook page well over a week ago.....

I’ve stayed out of base politics since leaving Eagle unexpectedly for the second time; until now.
I would strongly encourage all members to educate themselves about candidates and to ensure their voice is heard.
I started this Facebook group 7 years ago to be a means for open unfiltered transparent discussions.
Lately I’ve seen posts disappearing and being deleted. This is not what LEC121 is about. All pilots need to be heard, even ones we may not readily agree with.
We have always been careful to only admit verified NY Envoy Pilots. We have also always allowed former 121 pilots to stay as from time to time they can provide valuable insight into how history unfolded, how things came to be, which helps the group deciding on the best course of action going forward. We never went deleting members based upon their political leanings or the questions they posted.

I strongly strongly encourage that you elect your representatives carefully. Are they doing this job for you? Or for themselves?

Please engage and ensure you are electing the right person for the right reason; not simply because they volunteered.

Respectfully;
Raymond A Igou
Former Chairman LEC121 2013-2016



Stay Eagle Strong guys.