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#111
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Good point here, at a minimum this will be a wake up call for ALPA. We did something similar at my previous carrier and ALPA woke up and addressed some of the issues we were having.
Someone asked why the organizers of DPA don't put their names out there, it's because they would most likely receive threats. You'd like to think as professional pilots we would be above this type of behavior but unfortunately that is not necessarily the case (for some individuals).
Someone asked why the organizers of DPA don't put their names out there, it's because they would most likely receive threats. You'd like to think as professional pilots we would be above this type of behavior but unfortunately that is not necessarily the case (for some individuals).
If these anger-riders want even a modicum of credibility, thy would at least let us understand who they are. If perceived (and unspecified) threats are enough to deter them, how on earth could they ever be expected to lead us during contract negotiations, when serious dangers lurk, and strikes are used for leverage?
I do agree that a wake-up call for ALPA is good, however. But considering how opaque the politics are, I wonder who would ultimately benefit. I suspect this is about sitting certain candidates on the MEC, and at National, but I sure can't identify who.
When you consider that for every legitmate volunteer trying to do good within a union, there at least one slippery career politician lurking, it's not encouraging.
#112
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I didn't like the inherent weakness of their writing, but ALPA's response was structured exactly like Sully's, and exactly like APA's: there is a lot of good there, but the increase of total block hours is not right, and is not supported by the science.
#113
Yup. "Unknowns" will not get enough cards.
This will die a quick death unless the organizers reveal themselves.
It will take courage and thick skin. They will take incredible heat from the "establishment".
But someone will have to step up as leader for DPA to be taken seriously.
Get the right guy(s) and this will take off like a rocketship.
The frustration level with ALPA National is enormous.
This will die a quick death unless the organizers reveal themselves.
It will take courage and thick skin. They will take incredible heat from the "establishment".
But someone will have to step up as leader for DPA to be taken seriously.
Get the right guy(s) and this will take off like a rocketship.
The frustration level with ALPA National is enormous.
Carl
#114
I think what ALPA has learned is what any organization learns, and that is to throw grenades in to a room or decision makes may make a lot of news but it generally will not get you the results you want.
For Carl; that means that ALPA spoke this last week about the rest rules but will do its real work behind the scenes where it truly matters.
For Carl; that means that ALPA spoke this last week about the rest rules but will do its real work behind the scenes where it truly matters.
#115
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You could be right on this, but I think it's getting too far ahead. This is simply a process of decertification. Then it's up to the pilots via an election as to who that strong leader is...not just the people who started the uprising. I think now is too soon.
Carl
Carl
So I agree: it's too early. But why roll out a website and start a decertification process if you're not prepared to reveal your agenda, and go all-out and prevail? How is this going to translate into smart negotiations down the road?
#116
If these anger-riders want even a modicum of credibility, thy would at least let us understand who they are. If perceived (and unspecified) threats are enough to deter them, how on earth could they ever be expected to lead us during contract negotiations, when serious dangers lurk, and strikes are used for leverage?
I don't believe they are afraid of threats. It's just smart businesss to keep your enemies (ALPA old guard) guessing. It's the message that matters right now, not the people. The pilots will elect the people...nobody will be installing themselves.
Carl
#117
Carl
#118
It's not the acceptance of the job but the continued acceptance of not changing it. Unfortunately they (ALPA and regional pilots) continue to do the same thing over and over expecting different results. Insantiy! Things need to change because this "taking it back guy" is a clown and I couldn't tell you 1 thing that they have done to take it back.
#119
I think what ALPA has learned is what any organization learns, and that is to throw grenades in to a room or decision makes may make a lot of news but it generally will not get you the results you want.
For Carl; that means that ALPA spoke this last week about the rest rules but will do its real work behind the scenes where it truly matters.
For Carl; that means that ALPA spoke this last week about the rest rules but will do its real work behind the scenes where it truly matters.
I especially love the part about all the work behind the scenes.
Carl
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