Jetblue pilots vote YES to ALPA

Reply Subscribe

Page 3 of 7

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

04-22-2014, 11:04 AM

#21

ClutchCargo

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: May 2005

Position: FDX MD11 Capt in MEM

Posts: 885

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkey Wrench

Somewhere in Herndon, steaks and $200 bottles of wine are being consumed in your honor.

Enjoy the 2% pay cut.

Had the vote gone the other way caviar, DP and Cohibas would be enjoyed at B6 HQ.

04-22-2014, 11:05 AM

#22

Fins Up

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Nov 2006

Position: Passed out in my hammock

Posts: 299

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotpayne

That's great now the hard work starts.
Nice job OC guys.

Where is that jacka-- SNARGE?

Not helpful.

04-22-2014, 11:05 AM

#23

full of luv

Banned

Joined APC: Dec 2009

Position: Narrow/Left Wide/Right

Posts: 3,655

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkey Wrench

Somewhere in Herndon, steaks and $200 bottles of wine are being consumed in your honor.

Enjoy the 2% pay cut.

I would think the cost of achieving a CBA at JB will far exceed their initial dues intake, but in the long run they will be a useful addition to the collective.

04-22-2014, 11:05 AM

#24

Climbto450

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Jan 2008

Position: 320 F.O.

Posts: 1,386

Quote:

Originally Posted by Softpayman

Even as a Yes I can't mount this level of enthusiasm. We're still staring at a 2-4 year long road that could get very bumpy. I'm realistic, things could get worse....or they could get better. This isn't Shaq dunking...it's more like Shaq shooting a foul shot.

At least Shaq is getting to shoot his free throws.

04-22-2014, 11:08 AM

#25

P-3Bubba

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Mar 2006

Position: P-3C

Posts: 982

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanoePilot

Uniforms don't do that, but I do have a problem with the cleaning the cabin. That should stop asap now that management can't fire you for any little thing.

Ugh, cleaning the cabin. LOL! Canoe, seriously where are you at? When you apply to a position at jetblue the job description includes cleaning and lifting. We can negotiate that in our CBA in 2018. Cleaning at jetblue isn't mandatory, like if your other pilot duties take precedence. But enough, this is where the TEAM becomes ME. Let's not go there, even if we are ALPA.

04-22-2014, 11:09 AM

#26

P-3Bubba

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Mar 2006

Position: P-3C

Posts: 982

Quote:

Originally Posted by full of luv

I would think the cost of achieving a CBA at JB will far exceed their initial dues intake, but in the long run they will be a useful addition to the collective.

"The collective" Like the Borg from Star Trek. LOL! I'm so happy to become part of the collective. Borg me up baby!!!

04-22-2014, 11:09 AM

#27

Climbto450

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Jan 2008

Position: 320 F.O.

Posts: 1,386

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanoePilot

Uniforms don't do that, but I do have a problem with the cleaning the cabin. That should stop asap now that management can't fire you for any little thing.

Actually management can fire you for any little thing and it is ALPA to get your job back. So you might get a three year vacation because getting your job back will be very low on the priority list. I would say exactly opposite be on your best behavior. JB management never fired a pilot that didn't earn it but that culture just went out the window. However, you are right in that it doesn't say anywhere that pilots have to clean the aircraft. Also remember most of the DRM, the PPA and the PVC (pro-standards) will be gone before the end of this week so your current protections are minimal until ALPA gets their protections in place be on your best behavior.

Last edited by Climbto450; 04-22-2014 at 11:19 AM.

04-22-2014, 11:10 AM

#28

Softpayman

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Feb 2013

Position: CA

Posts: 1,209

Quote:

Originally Posted by Climbto450

At least Shaq is getting to shoot his free throws.

Very true! All I'm saying is I'm not throwing high 5's when he's at the line (which is where I see us).

04-22-2014, 11:10 AM

#29

P-3Bubba

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Mar 2006

Position: P-3C

Posts: 982

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nevets

Good job! Now you can go through kcm without being free loaders.

Funny I paid dues at Compass ALPA for 2 years and was NOT allowed to use KCM.

04-22-2014, 11:14 AM

#30

cencal83406

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Jan 2008

Posts: 1,193

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nevets

Good job! Now you can go through kcm without being free loaders.

Speaking of freeloading... As a regional pilot you get more in ALPA services than you pay in for, while major airlines end up subsidizing your local ALPA unit.