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Did Joe DePete retire? (FedEx)

Old 02-01-2019, 07:06 PM
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Great. Just when fdx pilots feel they have a friend at national he pulls this stunt, disavowing allegiance to his airline and committing to all of alpa airlines. I don’t know about you other fdx guys, but I believe we’ve earned our bias and are way overdue. Thanks Joe. Next time I’m in Louisville I’m going max reverse at five a.m.
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Old 02-01-2019, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by UnusualAttitude View Post
Wrong. Most are part of an inside group who spend the majority of their career in some type of ALPA position.
You might consider that things are a bit different at other airlines than your own. UA has had several run unopposed in the last election cycle alone and I would imagine it is even more so at smaller airlines. But if you think it is such a great deal then by all means get out of the cheap seats and put your name on the next ballot possible.

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Old 02-01-2019, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Anthrax View Post
Great. Just when fdx pilots feel they have a friend at national he pulls this stunt, disavowing allegiance to his airline and committing to all of alpa airlines. I don’t know about you other fdx guys, but I believe we’ve earned our bias and are way overdue. Thanks Joe. Next time I’m in Louisville I’m going max reverse at five a.m.
If we had wanted to elect a retired FedEx pilot it would have been Chuck Dyer.

All ALPA Natl Officers represent the entire Association not just their own airline

Joe represents primarily Joe.
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Old 02-02-2019, 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Flytolive View Post

I am curious. Why did the subject even come up?

It came up in the Delta forum because they're still sore that not only did they not keep the ALPA President seat with a Delta pilot, they got completely shut out of the National Officer slate.

They were so sure the President should be a Delta pilot, that 2 Delta guys ran against each other, ballot after ballot after unsuccessful ballot. Oh, well, some folks aren't very good with math.


ALPA President is a full-time job. I'd rather he not have an obligation to remain current, much less proficient at flying. Flying, on the other hand, also requires a substantial commitment of time and energy to remain current, much less proficient. I'd rather not fly with someone who is only barely legal to fly because they're distracted by another full-time job. There are very good reasons the ALPA President is not required to be a current pilot.

Also, I understand that due to the specifics of our retirement arrangements and the timing of regulated age and the end of his term, Joe would have had to forgo a year's worth of sick bank and two year's worth of vacation bank, had he continued to be employed without working for his employer. That would amount to a very substantial monetary penalty.


Finally, anybody who thinks these guys seek the jobs because of the money should immediately surrender their medical certificate and seek the services of a professional counselor.



Put the spears away, folks. What's that phrase the kids use theses days? Haterz gonna hate.






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Old 02-02-2019, 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp View Post

Nice straw man. LOA = retirement in your world?

I don't think you understand what a straw man is.






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Old 02-02-2019, 03:01 AM
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Originally Posted by gzsg View Post

[Joe DePete] is now double dipping. In my opinion, the only reason he ran.

The ultimate greedy politician.

Care to sign your name to the libel? Maybe you'd prefer to wait until the court order for APC to reveal your identity?


Originally Posted by gzsg View Post

He needs to resign or be recalled.

Go for it. The procedure is in the Constitution & By-Laws. Good luck. Oh, and if you need help with the math, ... oh, never mind.






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Old 02-02-2019, 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by CX500T View Post

If I retired from the Navy at 15 years and left for Delta, I'm not getting my Navy retirement.

Since one doesn't get a Navy retirement at 15 years, you're right. But if a guy went for 20 and started receiving a Navy retirement, he'd continue to get Navy retirement checks every month, even if he was subsequently hired by Delta.


Originally Posted by CX500T View Post

know he's probably vested in FedEx at this point, but I'm not getting why there are two pensions.

There aren't. He's entitled to his airline pension, and his ALPA salary.


Hmm, could there be some airline retirement envy going on here?






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Old 02-02-2019, 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by UnusualAttitude View Post

Is Lee Moak back at Delta flying the line?

-UA

Same question about Helling.

Just curious.






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Old 02-02-2019, 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by UnusualAttitude View Post

Anyone at the local rep level ... is anything but a volunteer. They are highly compensated ...

Hey, why don't you explain how local reps are highly compensated. My local rep job happens to be open right now. Can I get rich?






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Old 02-02-2019, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Valar Morghulis View Post

If we had wanted to elect a retired FedEx pilot it would have been Chuck Dyer.

Who is this "we" to whom you refer? I seem to recall there are far more voices than just your own.

(I also seem to recall a far more qualified retired FedEx pilot, but that's another subject.)



Originally Posted by Valar Morghulis View Post

All ALPA Natl Officers represent the entire Association not just their own airline

Funny how that only applies if the President is a Delta guy.




Originally Posted by Valar Morghulis View Post

Joe represents primarily Joe.

Do you have anything resembling facts to support that accusation, or do we file this away with, "Your mama wears army boots"?






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