When can AirTran dump ALPA?

[dicko]

So Chad is running as a write in against an unopposed and Sulliivan is running against 2 SWAPA guys one who is a rep and another who was a rep. Seems like they are making the hard press for FAT guys to get into SWAPA.

Well, you really can't go wrong when you vote in one of the the Reps who got us to where we are today. I mean, my god, just look at that track record !

Regarding SWAPA representing us, I'm beginning to rethink how bad it could be - Could it be any worse that our current ALPA MEC Chair ? He just hung the bottom half of the AirTran TBA 717 Captain list out to dry in front of the Arbitrator. So much Fail, and so little time to fit it all in.

'The senior get richer, the junior get the picture
The bombs never hit you when you're down so low'
- apologies to Midnight Oil

 

[dicko]

Yet we've got some dummies on this side of the partition who want SWAPA representation for AirTran pilots (while still on our side of the partition). Sheesh.

I guess you're above that 250 cutoff Ty ? I'm re-oiling my pitchfork. The lantern is coming out of storage.

 

[Ty Webb]

Where do you get the RSW bracelets? Haven't seen them...

You get one free when you buy a Shakeweight or a Slanket. :laugh:

 

[Ty Webb]

I guess you're above that 250 cutoff Ty ? I'm re-oiling my pitchfork. The lantern is coming out of storage.

No, I'm definitely not above the 250.

That's a topic for a whole 'nuther thread. uke:

 

[Kharma Police]

I guess you're above that 250 cutoff Ty ? I'm re-oiling my pitchfork. The lantern is coming out of storage.

I'm guessing MEC Chair "Lex Luthor" is above the cut.

 

[dicko]

No, I'm definitely not above the 250.

That's a topic for a whole 'nuther thread. uke:

Ahhh... I see. I'd underestimated your juniority. Apologies.

I wouldn't mind so much if there was any logic to it. Logic I can get behind. Even if it puts me at a disadvantage. Unfortunately, the lack of logic, apart from screwing half of us again, will screw us all.

ALPA. Consistent to the bitter end.

 

[madjack]

Translation?

 

[dicko]

I'm guessing MEC Chair "Lex Luthor" is above the cut.

Yes. Along with our Negotiating Committee Chair. However, the rumors are not quite accurate and I'm happier now that they've been clarified.

 

[scoreboardII]

slightly confused, what is ALPA asking for that hurts the junior, which would be nothing new, just wondering what it is specifically?

 

[-9Capt]

Actually the number was 263.

Supposedly the requested settlement was designed to meet the expectations and promises made to the AT pilots when they passed the AIP2. 15 overnighting 717's was all that was promised, that equates to 263 Capts.

I'm not saying I totally agree with it...