I'm all for integrity, but come on. It's a dang wristband. There are many other ways to make yourself heard and show your support for a new contract. I'm just saying, "Pick your battles." At Delta, it specifically says in the FOM that the Captain is responsible for making sure the flight deck crew is in compliance with the uniform standards. If the Captain determines you aren't in compliance, then make him/her happy by taking the wristband off and then take it up with Pro Standards AFTER the trip. Now the F.O. is out of the pay and probably has something in her file for insubordination. All for a wristband.

There is also the issue of federal law protecting union activities and speech. There may be some contention as to whether "FUPM" is protected speech.

Question for Continental guys. Some of us non-CAL pilots and some have asked how in the heck is Captain BM on the union and do this.

I heard a lot of CAL pilots complain that in IAH a lot of the scabs had become active and vocal part of the union, I guess for self preservation. Was that really true? If so, it might speak to why you have a situation like a Captain BM (not saying he is a scab) on the union and pull this kind of stunt.

When was he ever caught? Even if he did use them he still crushed the competition and the heavy weights have all been busted for using since then.

Back on topic does this guy remove FO's who have the mircle lure sticker?

This guy wouldn't happen to be a scab would he?

I know you guys know the answer to your questions.

I don't see anything in the list allowing/not allowing wristbands... or wedding bands.

What if Captain toolbag demanded that she removed her wedding ring or be removed from the trip?

Would you
A) support her integrity/convictions/beliefs, or
B) recommend "just take it off for the rest of the trip and call pro stands later"?

I would "just take it off for the rest of the trip and call pro standards later" and make that SOB miserable for the next few days along with documenting every non standard thing he/she does. Then I'd give him/her a few nonstandard wake up calls along with a few other things. I promise you this. I wouldn't get even; I'd get ahead.

You should never have to take your wedding band off because the Captain doesn't like it.

I would pull out the section of the Delta FOM where it specifically states what jewelry can be worn with the uniform, and wedding jewelry is written directly in there. In that case, I would be the one calling the chief pilot, because the Captain is in blatant violation of the FOM and uniform standards. A rubber bracelet with FUPM on it is not addressed in the FOM and is open to some interpretation. I agree that the Captain overreacted, but come on... pick your battles.

Not sure I understand your comment about lack of perspective....could you please explain. You can do so via PM if you wish. On this issue I actually have no perspective which is why I'm reading and asking questions about the situation. I'd be glad to take any constructive insight that you might provide Block.
My question seems quite straight forward. I was asking if CAL's uniform policy had anything stating appropriate wear of jewlery or such other items or if the CA could put his finger on a particular rule that was being broken.
I think you have an issue with me over our PM and you are looking to throw daggers; but since I am agreeing that the CA seems to have overreacted - your daggers are falling short.

USMCFLYR