Originally Posted by NotMrNiceGuy (Post 3623891)

Admittedly, I’m a novice when it comes to this subject. However, in light of recent events, I believe this is the headline issue of the forthcoming contract. I just wanted to hear everyone’s thoughts on what should be primary considerations when it comes to this subject. I have my focus areas which I will now list, but I would like others to highlight some blind spots for me if you could.

Here’s my top four scope items:

1. International Scope

• All international flights conducted by FEDEX ALPA from represented crewmembers will continue to be flown by such crewmembers. The Company will
  continually pursue additional route authority on a good faith basis. As the Company secures additional international route authority, it will take all reasonable steps to assure that such routes are flown by FEDEX ALPA crewmembers in accordance with this Agreement within two (2) bid periods of the date the route authority was granted. If the Company’s use of a subcontractor exceeds the two (2) bid periods under circumstances cited in this paragraph, the Company will meet with the Association to discuss the reason(s) for the delay. In no event will the Company take more than twelve (12) months to transition the new flying to the IPA, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. The Company will report all use of subcontractors pursuant to this Section to the Association.
• The above is copy and pasted from the UPS SCOPE section. This is a non-negotiable item for me. If it’s not in there, it’s a line in the sand. I understand some may disagree, but I didn’t come to FedEx for a domestic only airline.
  
• In addition to this scope, I would include an aircraft size restriction that all international flying that utilizes aircraft that have FedEx pay rates in our contract must utilize FedEx pilots.
  
• I realize this may not be enforceable or may face legal challenges. I don’t care. Get it in there.
  

2. Crew Compliment

• All FedEx flights must have a minimum of two FedEx pilots.
  
• Delta has this. I want it.
  

3. Future Pilot Operations

• If future Pilot operations should no longer require an RFO Pilot in the aircraft and they move that position to the ground, that ground pilot must be a FedEx seniority list Pilot.
  

4. Third Party Freight

• All FedEx freight that is flown between cities that are served by FedEx trunk aircraft both international and domestic must be flown by FedEx pilots.
  
• Example - The company cannot utilize United airlines direct from SFO-LHR.
• The company may utilize third party aircraft between cities that do not warrant trunk aircraft on that route, but once payload averages exceed 75,000 pounds per week, FedEx aircraft must be utilized.
  
• For domestic operations, no more than ten cans can be shipped third party from an origin city per week. Beyond this, a significant penalty will be levied.
  

I realize I’m throwing myself to the wolves, but things are clearly getting out of hand. The crew force I believe has little knowledge of the ramifications of scope. And we are heading in a bad way. Would love a critique on my opinions. Would also like to see what other thoughts are out there in regards to scope. Have at it.

Originally Posted by PurpleToolBox (Post 3625181)

Respectfully, we are at the NMB. We can not change our wants at this time. Doing so greatly jeopardizes our TA going forward.

If you want more scope provisions, you'll need to vote down any TA and then lobby for change to get it into debate with the company.

Originally Posted by PurpleToolBox (Post 3625181)

Respectfully, we are at the NMB. We can not change our wants at this time. Doing so greatly jeopardizes our TA going forward.

If you want more scope provisions, you'll need to vote down any TA and then lobby for change to get it into debate with the company.

Originally Posted by Merle Haggard (Post 3626051)

Respectfully, when the process takes this long (intentionally) at the hands of the company, and the landscape completely changes, then that's exactly what has to happen.

Don't give me a peek at what happens at the end of the slaughterhouse chute and think I'm just gonna keep strolling down the chute.

Originally Posted by Dakota (Post 3626076)

Do you think management ever watches the bull*hit LMS they require us to watch? How's that "purple promise" , integrity and ethics coming along? Wasn't it Raj who was spouting off on how "ethical" FEDEX is? I guess a double standard is better than no standard at all 😏 I VOTED............................YES! We need "I voted" stickers from the Association that we can put on our uniforms.............better yet pins!

Originally Posted by Spot13 (Post 3626099)

don’t forget de shaw making its way to steal more $weat from us to drive us out while Raj does nothing but make 5 million a year. Association (MEC and NC) wont make those pins because it would hurt their management jobs waiting for them. It is up to us.

No concessions, fix the scope, and leading pay.

Originally Posted by oncewasgood (Post 3626120)

I agree with most everything except the UPS statement. They do just as much wet leasing and belly freight as we do if not more. This was discussed at the meeting today. We are all entitled to our own opinions but not our own facts. Making up unsubstantiated statements isn’t helpful except to add confusion and discord. That is not what we need at this point.