jegermeister
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Fellow pilots,
We would like to update the pilot group on our campaign to elect a team of 4 to the ASA MEC. We have received many comments and questions and would like to answer some of your questions. If you have any questions or comments, please email them to [email protected] .
1. Why are we electing 4 representatives in ATL?
With the closing of the SLC domicile, the ASA MEC was reorganized into a single LEC with 2 Captain representatives and 2 F/O representatives. Currently there are only 2 representatives on the ASA MEC and neither of these 2 representatives are on the ballot.
2. Is this a vote to replace the current negotiating committee or the MEC Chairman?
No. This election will decide who makes up the next ASA MEC. Neither of the two current MEC members are on the ballot. Should the ASA Coalition win, everyone currently involved in negotiations will be invited to continue in the process.
3. How do we vote?
You can either vote by computer or by phone. Attached to this message are the directions on how to vote. Voting closes Dec. 11.
Again, our commitment to you is a contract to vote on within 90 days of taking office. This contract will include job security focusing on preventing further erosion of flying, hourly pay rate increases, trip and duty rigs, per diem increase, improvements to sick leave, improvements to the 401k, scheduling /QOL improvements, commuter clause, long call/short call reserve, and a signing bonus. If we do not achieve this, or if the contract is not ratified by the pilot group, then we will tender our resignations if the majority of pilots wish us to.
In addition, we will be adding a strategic planning element to the contract negotiations to deal with job security. The primary focus of this team will be to stop the erosion of flying and to attempt to reverse it. Without adequate job security, the rest of the contract will become irrelevant over time.
By adding fresh faces and creative new ideas, we believe we can bring these contract negotiations to a conclusion that benefits the pilot group. Your vote is very important, and we thank you for your support.
The ASA Coalition
Captain Lynn Jackson
Captain Barry Lee
First Officer Bryan Bowie
First Officer Graham Welsh
[email protected]
Voting Instructions
Using the Internet
Logon to https://www.ballotpoint.com/alpa
Enter your seven-digit ALPA member number (no dashes) and your password.
Please note: Security is in place that requires you to re-enter your password during the voting process.
Click on View Ballots.
Select the applicable ballot.
Follow the screen instructions to cast your vote.
You may recast your vote at any time during the voting period.
Using the Telephone
Call 1-888-647-1787.
You will be prompted to enter your seven-digit ALPA member number and password. You will need to hit the # key after entering your ALPA Member Number and again after entering your password.
Select the applicable ballot.
Follow the voice prompts to cast your vote.
You may recast your vote at any time during the voting period.
If you are in need of assistance, please contact the Membership Services Department Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:30 ET, e-mail [email protected], or call toll-free (888) FLY-ALPA; when prompted, please press '1' followed by the appropriate extension for your airline analyst.
I'm not one of these folks, but I wish them luck. At least they're trying to do something productive. Instead of bitching and mud slinging behind a screen name.
Jeger
Like I said before, the rest of these people have zero ALPA experience.
