Amerijet Strike

[cfire]

Captain Prater is sending an entire delegation from the National SPSC down to Miami to assist. Any other brilliant predictions?

Make sure to thank Mr. Prater for all concerned. Considering he was aware of the upcoming strike some time back on Capital HIll he certainly had time to think about it after bumping into Mr. Bourne there. I'm certain the recent public outcry didn't have anything to do with it. Sending a delegation is certainly good and is much more than I remember getting from ALPA National when I was on an SPC/SC committee council and when helping another council during their strike. I hope the delegation does something more than what the one Mr. Prater lead in MEX did. They are still trying to make more cigars and tequila to replace the ones consumed.

Maybe we need to start another thread on this. Nine years of dealing directly with Herndon has definitely given me plenty of ammo to work with.

Lets give this thread back to the Amerijet guys and do what all trade unionists should do and support them.

 

[Whistlin' Dan]

Did anybody think to "liberate" a few boxes of those p1ss bags away from the premises before they went on strike? I'm thinkin' about 40 of those (suitably filled, of course) hitting the mailbox every morning would make some sort of message. Wouldn't even have to be the corporate mailbox, either.

Just sayin'...

 

[The_Russian]

Update:

This update is long overdue. Sorry for the lack of communication over the last few days, we have all been spending quite a bit of time on the line.

- There is a strong suspicion that Arrow Cargo is flying our freight. One of their 757's was spotted in SDQ next to our 727 on the ramp. It is my understanding that MIA-SDQ is not one of their normal routes. Any intel you have on this is appreciated.

- The NMB is asking that both parties come to the table on Tuesday, Sept. 8th at 12 PM local. This will most likely result in a standoff again. The company believes that we will all come crawling back when we don't get our next paychecks. That is not going to happen.

- Two more scabs have been confirmed as a result of our intel gathering trips to outstations. They were guys that crossed on the first day, and they we previously only suspected. These guys sicken me. (Scabs: 15 emp/ 1 contractor/ 2 management)

- Cargo Jet has sent their 767 down to fly our freight again. Thanks a lot Canada!

- We have a labor rally scheduled for 12-2pm on September 7. There will be food and beverages served in support of our strike against Amerijet. Please stop by or PM me for information.

- The IBT, Bourne, and our reps have spent the last few days in Washington D.C. talking to Congress. They have had unwavering support from both Dems and Reps. Jeff Skiles (USAir 1549) joined them in their talks with our US Representatives. Thanks Jeff!

- The strike is not over! Amerijet tried to start a rumor that they killed the strike and fired all of us. Not true. If you hear an AJT flight, they are scabs. You know what to do!

- Sky King, Tradewinds, and Kallita refused to fly our freght.

- Please remember that while the media is concentrating on our lavatory situation, our major concern is the lack of industry standard pay. The bathroom issue is being focused on the most because it gives these media folks ratings.

More to follow. Thanks for your support. We are still holding strong.

 

[PCL_128]

Isn't Arrow Cargo a union company?

 

[The_Russian]

Isn't Arrow Cargo a union company?

Yes, Teamsters 747.

 

[PCL_128]

Yes, Teamsters 747.

That's what I thought. Do you guys think that the pilots are willingly flying struck freight, or is it being cleverly concealed by Arrow management?

 

[The_Russian]

That's what I thought. Do you guys think that the pilots are willingly flying struck freight, or is it being cleverly concealed by Arrow management?

We think it is being concealed. I also heard just moments ago that AA was/is doing the same thing.

The freight is marked as M6. Please check your loads folks!

 

[freightdogfred]

We think it is being concealed. I also heard just moments ago that AA was/is doing the same thing.

The freight is marked as M6. Please check your loads folks!

I doubt Arrow mgmt would be flying Amerijet freight. They are direct competitors, and I don't see them trying to help Amerijet mgmt out.

Scooping up some of Amerijet's customers, maybe.

 

[DC8 Express]

Arrow has had a 757 in Santo Domingo (SDQ) for several months. I have parked next to them several times this summer.

 

[flt1ncu]

Does anyone know if the Amerijet dispatchers are union?

 

[Midnight Flyer]

These guys sicken me. (Scabs: 15 emp/ 1 contractor/ 2 management)

I feel I should also add that the flights that ABX has operated with management crews is NOT additional flying. This is flying ABX was doing for Amerijet well before the strike. ABX does not have the aircraft or crews to fly Amerijet flights. There have been no other routes or flights added than what was there before the strike.

Management pilots consist of check airmen, instructors, and chief pilots.
Since they're management, they're working "for the company" right?
So are management pilots considered scabs if they operate for AJ during the strike?
I've heard both yes and no.

 

[glasspilot]

I've heard both yes and no.

So what would an answer here do for you? Wouldn't you be in the exact same situation having been told "YES" and "NO"?

 

[ualdriver]

So are management pilots considered scabs if they operate for AJ during the strike?
I've heard both yes and no.

They're scabs, period. If you choose the management route, that's the risk you take- that if there's a strike someday you're going to have to choose sides. If you choose the side that crosses a picket line, you're a scab.

To me, that's a NO-BRAINER removal from the jumpseat. I mean, what's the Amerijet scab going to do, file a complaint? To who? His non-existent jumpseat committee head? To your union's jumpseat committee?

 

[Midnight Flyer]

So what would an answer here do for you? Wouldn't you be in the exact same situation having been told "YES" and "NO"?

Im confused by your response. I'm in no "situation" as I have nothing to do with this strike and I don't even work for AJ. I'm curious if mgmt pilots will be considered scabs if they fly the freight.

 

[shooter]

Management pilots consist of check airmen, instructors, and chief pilots.
Since they're management, they're working "for the company" right?
So are management pilots considered scabs if they operate for AJ during the strike?
I've heard both yes and no.

Easy answer; yes. When the contract and all of this is done, their management guys benefit. Other companies have nothing to gain from their contract negotiations and asking one to get fired over it is ludicrous. The Amerijet union can try and work something out to get their management pilots job protections for their support during the strike. Not so for other carriers. And even so, this is really ground breaking and historical for the ABX guys to stop their own flying in support of Amerijet. We already know time and again ALPA does not consider this struck work since it was being done prior to the strike. Past strikes support their continued operations and it had union support.