Multiple sources reporting that the ATL chief pilot kicked pilots out of pilot lounge that were sitting together passing out TA facts. If you are based in atl maybe you should politely voice your displeasure with the chief pilot.

They should have worn black polo shirts!

More proof that management and DALPA are beholden to one another...at our expense.

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Shhhhh...don't tell anyone, but I'm a closet ellipses fan myself

The chitchat forum has a post from the pilot who was trying to share some facts with fellow pilots. His post did not go into much detail. He said the CPO individual who spoke to him did so in a polite manner, and it was not confrontational. The CPO got to him before he had even engaged with anyone. The only material he had was literature produced by councils 108, 66, and 1. His sentiment was that ALPA wanted him to stop, not the CPO. But apparently ALPA had the CPO enforce their will.

Amazing that these people don't realize or appreciate that we live in America. Where those who came before us gave their lives so we could have free speech.

I understand there are certain restrictions on when and where one can speak and make their voice heard. But in this case it was in the pilot lounge area where union activity and consultation has and continues to be promoted. So why this individual who was simply offering to share information that originated from councils of the same union was told to cease and desist is beyond me. It does strike me as Orwellian to a degree. Control the message. It's amazing how ALPA only wants their version of the TA "facts" to be put forth, and will do whatever it can to prevent other voices from being heard.

Following from forumchitchat:

"Just reading some stuff on the NLRB.GOV web site and thought you (and others) would find this interesting. Perhaps you should call them and lodge a formal complaint. Sounds to me that passing out the ALPA LEC items is well within your rights.


(Employer/Union Rights and Obligations | NLRB)

Employer/Union Rights and Obligations

The National Labor Relations Act forbids employers from interfering with, restraining, or coercing employees in the exercise of rights relating to organizing, forming, joining or assisting a labor organization for collective bargaining purposes, or from working together to improve terms and conditions of employment, or refraining from any such activity. Similarly, labor organizations may not restrain or coerce employees in the exercise of these rights.

Investigate Charges

If you believe your NLRA rights have been violated, you may file a charge against an employer or a labor organization. You can find charge forms here. Please contact an information officer at your nearest Regional Office for assistance.


Regional Office info for ATL for info on filing a complaint:

Regional Office

Harris Tower
233 Peachtree Street N.E.
Suite 1000
Atlanta, GA 30303-1531
Phone: (404) 331-2896"

Interesting stuff.

I might suggest hanging a TA Facts sign/poster from your roll aboard handle to get other pilot's attention. Pair up if possible. Also, have a smartphone setup ready to film any 'interaction' with CPO and P2P types... Just might throw some water on their fires, so-to-speak.

Good Luck to Us!

DFW