AirTran MEC: Whine on!

[Ty Webb]

I'm planning on commuting to ATL as a Capt for the seniority and was interested in commuter hotels. Any ideas??

Get in line, pal.

As a 2008 hire, I doubt you'll be able to hold it as an FO. Guess you'll find out today.

 

[dicko]

From flattish wont fly to a strike vote. Really?

Sure. Like going from a water pistol to a KAC SR25 7.62 in full auto.

Like going from a KIA to a Ferrari.

Careful Sacha - You just compared your unions policy to a nasty little car and a piece of plastic that squirts. Then you compared ALPA to a fine Italian car and the superior calibre. With the exception of .303

http://youtu.be/eaAQsxAQYHg?t=26s

How you been ?

 

[400ADude]

Get in line, pal.

As a 2008 hire, I doubt you'll be able to hold it as an FO. Guess you'll find out today.

2008 minus 10 yrs s about right.

 

[Sacha]

Dicko,

I've been great Mate. You?

I guess that's one way of looking at the comparison. ALPA, SWAPA ....doesn't matter to me. I have been with ALPA at 5 previous carriers and it has always boiled down this; how your Association functions is a matter of Member participation, education and the Leaders you elect. Apathy and ignorance on the part of the Membership is key. Particularly when it comes to electing your Leaders.

.303 absolutely. But I just broke away from the pack and purchased a LWRC 10.5" SBR in 6.8mm. Ammo is a little pricey but I am reloading my own which helps.

Strike vote at SWA is humorous. Besides. Never take a Strike vote unless you are willing to carry it out. The Eastern situation was a rare event in which I don't believe we had any other option other than Honoring the IAM strike because we would have been next. In virtually all other situations I believe Pilots should never take their hands off the Thrust Levers.

 

[Luv2BFlyin]

We'll see what direction SWAPA takes when a significant number of members are FAT f/o's and in some cases holding majorities in WN bases (could be through 2017 with the capturing of all of the AT captain seats). Just another of the many unintended consequences. This isn't your daddy's Southwest Airlines anymore.

 

[Sacha]

Could you please be more specific? Is this is reference to a strike vote?

So if say 100% of the SWAPA F/O base rep positions are former AirTran then SWAPA will take a turn for the more militant?

Lets say that 100% of the former AirTran guys and 30% of the SWA guys vote to walk, how will that play out at the Negotiating Table?

Not well I suspect.

Perhaps I was missing your point though.

 

[Luv2BFlyin]

Could you please be more specific? Is this is reference to a strike vote?

So if say 100% of the SWAPA F/O base rep positions are former AirTran then SWAPA will take a turn for the more militant?

Lets say that 100% of the former AirTran guys and 30% of the SWA guys vote to walk, how will that play out at the Negotiating Table?

Not well I suspect.

Perhaps I was missing your point though.

Do you know the purpose of a strike vote?

 

[Luv2BFlyin]

BTW, there are many more issues affecting SWAPA that a significant number of FAT pilot's could play a hand in.

 

[Luv2BFlyin]

And no, I'm not going discuss those options here on a public board. You can discuss them amongst yourselves over on pprune.

 

[Sacha]

Do I know the purpose of a Strike Vote?

Really? As an F/O Rep at EAL and someone who walked the line for 6 months, yes. Yes I do.

How about you? Please share your experience and insights.

 

[Sacha]

Do I know the purpose of a Strike Vote?

Really? As an F/O Rep at EAL and someone who walked the line for 6 months, yes. Yes I do.

How about you? Please share your experience and insights.

The fact that you could only answer my questions with a smartass question is telling.

 

[Kharma Police]

The fact that you could only answer my questions with a smartass question is telling.

Kinda coo-coo you responding to your own post, guy.

 

[Luv2BFlyin]

The fact that you could only answer my questions with a smartass question is telling.

And I know that no answer to a smartass question is very telling as well. SWAPA can not count on you to to support them to vote in favor of contractual gains.

 

[Sacha]

How in Gods name would you come to that conclusion based on my view of the likelihood of a strike vote or how the demographics said vote would play out?

Please share your experience on the Picket Line......Luv to hear it.

 

[scoreboardII]

Dicko,


Strike vote at SWA is humorous. Besides. Never take a Strike vote unless you are willing to carry it out. .

So, you have yours, and if those punky young folk try to improve their lot in life ******************** them? I see.

I'm not saying a strike is even close, but if the unity is needed, you apparently will be voting no...