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Nightflyer 06-26-2022 01:21 PM

Picketing
 
While I have serious reservations about the leadership of our union, I believe we need to turn out for the picketing. Yes, I know, some of you will be surprised at that, but there it is. I have been asking FO's recently, and all of them said they were not attending for various reasons, some lame, some not. This was very disappointing to me, as the younger crowd has the most to gain, or lose. If I can spend extra time in MEM that could have been spent at home with my family, so can they. So, I'll be there, but I am concerned about a low turnout.

I would like to encourage everyone on this board to attend the picketing. If you don't attend, you can't complain if we get a bad TA.

I'll be there. Will you?

StarClipper 06-26-2022 01:51 PM


Originally Posted by Nightflyer (Post 3448847)
While I have serious reservations about the leadership of our union, I believe we need to turn out for the picketing. Yes, I know, some of you will be surprised at that, but there it is. I have been asking FO's recently, and all of them said they were not attending for various reasons, some lame, some not. This was very disappointing to me, as the younger crowd has the most to gain, or lose. If I can spend extra time in MEM that could have been spent at home with my family, so can they. So, I'll be there, but I am concerned about a low turnout.

I would like to encourage everyone on this board to attend the picketing. If you don't attend, you can't complain if we get a bad TA.

I'll be there. Will you?

I’ll definitely be there!!!

BrianH 06-26-2022 04:57 PM

It is no secret I also wish our MEC would lead, but so far, not so much, but I'll be there.

I won't be there for the MEC, I'll be there for the pilot to my left and the pilot to my right.

Nightflyer 06-26-2022 07:21 PM


Originally Posted by BrianH (Post 3448971)
It is no secret I also wish our MEC would lead, but so far, not so much, but I'll be there.

I won't be there for the MEC, I'll be there for the pilot to my left and the pilot to my right.

Excellent answer, Brian.

ColCargill 06-27-2022 02:50 AM

I'm going too.
I'm going to remind myself which team I'm on. My team is not perfect but they are honorable, hard-working professionals.
The other team is doesn't care about you, your family, or your retirement. Their only concern is profits and stock price.
Put on the lanyard, pick up a sign, stand with your brothers and sisters and be reminded which team you're on.
We need YOU!

opt0712 06-27-2022 04:41 AM


Originally Posted by Nightflyer (Post 3448847)
While I have serious reservations about the leadership of our union, I believe we need to turn out for the picketing. Yes, I know, some of you will be surprised at that, but there it is. I have been asking FO's recently, and all of them said they were not attending for various reasons, some lame, some not. This was very disappointing to me, as the younger crowd has the most to gain, or lose. If I can spend extra time in MEM that could have been spent at home with my family, so can they. So, I'll be there, but I am concerned about a low turnout.

I would like to encourage everyone on this board to attend the picketing. If you don't attend, you can't complain if we get a bad TA.

I'll be there. Will you?

Been definitely seeing an increase amount of maroon lanyards around AOC and Gucci. Hopefully the dissenters will finally get the message and stop screwing their own brethren. Fly your line, and stand in line.

PurpleToolBox 06-27-2022 06:19 AM


Originally Posted by opt0712 (Post 3449155)
Been definitely seeing an increase amount of maroon lanyards around AOC and Gucci. Hopefully the dissenters will finally get the message and stop screwing their own brethren. Fly your line, and stand in line.

I’m going. And Ive been asking he others I fly with. I think we will have a good showing.

HvypurplePylot 06-27-2022 06:29 AM

Jumping in on my days off. Proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with those that care about our future.

Tuck 06-27-2022 10:58 AM


Originally Posted by Nightflyer (Post 3448847)
While I have serious reservations about the leadership of our union, I believe we need to turn out for the picketing. Yes, I know, some of you will be surprised at that, but there it is. I have been asking FO's recently, and all of them said they were not attending for various reasons, some lame, some not. This was very disappointing to me, as the younger crowd has the most to gain, or lose. If I can spend extra time in MEM that could have been spent at home with my family, so can they. So, I'll be there, but I am concerned about a low turnout.

I would like to encourage everyone on this board to attend the picketing. If you don't attend, you can't complain if we get a bad TA.

I'll be there. Will you?

way, WAY more important is flying your line. If you turned out to picket and then keep maxing your schedule you continue to keep us stalled...which we are.

11man 06-27-2022 04:16 PM

We must show up.


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