Thanks for looking!

 

Pierce has displayed SCAB-like behavior in stepping over the backs of the unity between the CAL & UAL pilots to claim the prize. For those who preach unity, there can be none as long as any leadership displays this behavior. That is the entire point here. The UAL pilots are not upset with their brothers and sisters gaining PS. They are upset that we did not work as a team to get it, even if it meant forgoing it for a short time. The UAL pilots would most certainly sacrifice for the benefit of the whole - we've done it before and we'll do it again.

The question at hand is will the CAL pilots join us? And if so, will you take necessary actions to rid yourselves and all of us of leadership that doesn't know how to play by these union rules?

Management loves this stuff, yes. But there would be nothing for them to love if it were not for an individual such as Pierce. A leader who understood that the collective good far outweighs temporary gains will do more for unity, more for the profession, and more for himself in terms of legacy than a self-serving short gain thinker. Managements think short term. Pierce thinks short term.

Are we more sophisticated than that?

 

Sacrifice for the benefit of the whole? I've got an idea. How about all LUAL and LCAL pilots put their entire PS into one big pot. Then divide that pot of money among all of the pilots currently on involuntary furlough. That'd show unity up and down the entire seniority list.

 

Hey Tarheel...you made reference to scabs on the property and I was just curious how many are actually still around (no flame, just curious). As an outsider looking in, sure wish yall could get along better...some of the things written here are as bad as, dare I say, the USair chat room. Got friends on Both sides so w/ respect...I wish you well. Cheers

 

I would do that.

 

Nope.

"A$$uming".......NOW, that's where you FAIL

 

Do all you CAL people start name calling when you don't know what to say? I won't go down that road with you.

Anybody hearing crickets? I know socalguy, ask your buddy!

 

I'm most surprised that very few are acknowledging the fact that the company paid 80:1 on a possible, maybe, "if we litigate poorly" judgment. What exactly did JP sell? What inside agreement did he make? Why would a company that fights every single grievance tooth and nail give so freely when there really is very little to gain other than discord between the two pilot groups <hint>? Who is JP's master? The uCAL pilots? Really? Just throwing questions out there that many seem to be willing to overlook. What exactly did the company buy when they agreed to pay 40 million on a 500K potential tab?

Don't know the answer to that, and unfortunately, neither do any of you. Guessing that JP will never fly the line again. Won't need to.

Scott

 

Exactly. Besides the "back door" issue.....it really smells.........

Just what did you promise Smisek in return Jay?

 

He may have not "sold it" per say; but he was willing to sacrifice solidarity and faith.