I agree, though, that we don't get as many SWOL messages from the OC as I thought.
I have a feeling there are a lot of things that “you thought” that are not true.
If Sapa remains the representative structure it will be because pilots were apathetic, un-informed, or chasing some personal goals connected with management and or Sapa. So no I would not concede that Alpa not being voted in represents an “informed decision”. I would back a certified Sapa until some real representation was on the property. It would be important to knock the termite riddled support beams down, chase the rats out, lay a new cornerstone and build from there. Even then it’s a near impossible battle compared to what Alpa has to offer. I would work within that framework however until it could be converted into something dedicated to pilots alone, free from all management manipulation and rat nesting.
Now let me ask your next question for you and save you some typing:
Skynation: 120, you understand that Alpa is bad and has no place at Skywest? If the vote fails its proof….admit it?! You must concede that Alpa is just trying to get regional pilots money, not unlike a pickpocket wandering the streets lifting money from anyone they can. They have no national agenda for pilot pay and working conditions…give me a break, they are just after that huge wad of cash in your pocket! You really must agree that Alpa is a business, the head of which are some grey haired old men smoking pipes at some secret hideout laughing as they stockpile all the regional dues money in offshore bank accounts? The regionals are their biggest source of revenue you know?
At least tell me that you understand Klen B really is a wonderful guy deep down inside and he’s doing what’s best for this pilot group? No two ways about it, he’s a fair person that you should be proud is in one of the highest positions of authority at Skywest. You know that right? Admit that Tony F is a standup guy and the company is doing the right thing defending his position all the way to the supreme court if necessary. You want guys like Tony on that wall, you need guys like Tony on that wall?! I mean you must be able to see these are true leaders and men of character?
Don D? You sure you want to go there?! He’s a bad apple through and through but you knew this all along. I mean he lied about that cork board, there's no getting around it. Tony said it is so, two handwriting recognition specialists hired by Tony said it was so, Sapa reps and company employees working at headquarters said he did it and last but not least Klen said he did it. This isnt about safety or bruised egos, this is about something much deeper, cork boards and swear words. Sixteen year employee or not writing on cork boards and lying about it will get you fired, Alpa or no Alpa. You knew this though so why am I explaining it here? I dont know. But continuing on, Don didn't get "screwed" and your mighty Alpa wouldn't have changed ANY of how this played out, admit it?! I mean if a pilot ever did slip in between the cracks (has never happened yet thank goodness) he can do just like bad Don did, secure $150,000 dollars, find a good labor attorney, and without any other gainful employment, sue for the next two years taking his family to hell and back with him. Sure, Don had an impeccable record at Skywest and seemingly was loved by all, but really we know the truth as told to us be a management team who is "fair and consistant in all they do". Don was a bad apple plain and simple and needed to be taken out. Sapa made the right decision kicking the door shut as he left too I might add. Alpa just empowers guys like this. Is that what you want 120, a bunch of Don D's running all over our faithful management team that has been here for 33 years plus and been on fishing trips, even with the bad apples of the company. Our management knows best. Do we really want to jeapardize giving the bad apples more power to fight with our leaders and create more disruptions such as we have just seen here?!
Alpa and their safety this and that….their medical doctors and attorneys, all that hoopla about raising the bar. Their political rumblings in Washington pretending to work on safety rules and legislation “protecting pilot’s rights”. We don’t need it and you know it. Admit it?! Admit it?! For once tell the truth 120, this pilot group is better with Sapa. Oh sure they have had their problems but this time is going to be different. You understand that Bill Schleuter is the new blood we have been waiting for? Mark N. he was an enemy to all pilots what with his wiley ways of exposing the inner workings of Sapa. He just about ruined the good working relationship we have spent years developing but then again you already knew that. Deep down inside you have to admit with Chip C finally in place, all the planets in alignment, evil RR finally gone, some things are gonna change around here, but you have known this all along, you just wont confide it to the ladies and gents on this board. Why do you keep these nuggets of truth to yourself 120?!
Alright, I’ll come back to my original question, admit that if Alpa is not reigned in on this vote it’s because every pilot at Skywest understood all the information there is to know, had the background and experience to obtain said information, were as accessible to Alpa as they were by management. They understood that all those days they are getting off with Skedplus is just a temporary measure that by coincidence just got implemented along with shell games errrrr new airplane announcements? That this vote outcome had nothing to due with a so called “management spin machine” that had more venues, media and means of delivery. Alpa was at no disadvantage….admit it?! Admit it?! Admit it?!
120% Torque: NO
