Chautauqua Strike

[Brother Francis]

EVERYONE MAKE A STAND NOW!

This little microcosm is directly affecting only the Wexair pilots, but it is a cancer that if not excised will metastasize and spread. The process has already begun. It started with Mesa, now us- who is going to be next?

Help us kill it NOW or it will come after YOU next.

 

[h25b]

Just food for thought.

I used to be at CHQ, back when Bedford first came to the company. The first thing he did was try and get us to sign a contract extension by dangling the RJ's in our faces.

Thank God we voted NO...

Sounds like Bedford needs to learn a new tactic... He's been playing that card forever.

 

[mckpickle]

Re: EVERYONE MAKE A STAND NOW!

This little microcosm is directly affecting only the Wexair pilots, but it is a cancer that if not excised will metastasize and spread. The process has already begun. It started with Mesa, now us- who is going to be next?

Help us kill it NOW or it will come after YOU next.

Preach on Brother! You are 110% correct. The question is what can those of us at other airlines do to help. We have to do something because if you fall we will fall next.

 

[Capt America]

FDXFO, I dont time my principles to the current climate of the industry. I have always been one to try to do what is right even if it means personal loss for me. I try to look at the big picture not the quick fix because the latter is a myth the fixes nothing in fact I believe in most cases it allows the original problem to only get worse. Integrity is a rare comodity these days. I am proud that most of the pilots at Chautauqua are of strong character and willing to put it out on the line for what is right.

 

[Av8tor X]

Mckpickle: Thank you for your support brother.

If you and I work for a common code-share partner...we're in luck!

If not....then just spread the word of our fight and solicit help from those that do have ties to us.

Together, we can make a stand and fight for our industry. Lets stand for everyone that has or will fall if this nonsense continues. Understanding,Communication, Unity and persausion are key.

If your up to the challange, please PM me and we'll talk.

Av8tor_x

 

[dav8or]

If SA takes the cuts, Bedford will just go back to the CHQ pilots and tell us to take the cut or all the new growth will go to SA. So CHQ takes the cut and SA still closes without ever seeing an RJ. Everyone losses and mgmt gets big bonuses for thier award winning management style.

 

[Av8tor X]

Good point but I feel that this issue would be addressed if We
Had "One List". Call Campo, Felice or Maloney-I'm sure they could give you a run down of what our options are.

Your statment about "we'll all lose" is unwarranted. These feelings you have are from the scare tactics that WH/BB have planted in the minds of many...don't give in.

PM me and we can talk some more.

If you are CHQ or SA, we must take an immediate stand, PM me!

av8tor_x

 

[mckpickle]

Just wondering, are any of your airplanes moving a little slower lately?

 

[Vinman]

It sounds like most of you guys at CHQ are an outstanding bunch. Keep it on.

 

[megreene]

I have jumpseated on many a mainline flights. I have come to notice one very obvious item. That is: I do something VERY SIMILAR to those guys, we make the same mistakes, we do the same checklists, we both act with the same professionalism and to the same exacting standards. HOWEVER, I MAKE A FRACTION OF WHAT THEY DO!!!!!! I make about 20,000 a year to fly 50 people at a time around the country. The other day I flew 4 legs with 50 pax each. Ask the friends and relatives of those 200 folks how much they would pay to have these loved ones around for a few more days. Their saftey was in my hands, yet, I cannot pay my phone bill due to the arrogance, greed, and dishonesty of a few in a position of power. It is time to stand up for what we believe in, and be counted as the ones who made life better for not only us, but those who come after us. Comair started the battle, we will take the next step. UNITY!

CHQ pilots will not be taken advantage of.

By the way, if you are a CHQ pilot, you MUST SEE THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE!!!!!!!!!

www.ibt747.org.com

 

[megreene]

...sorry, it's just


www.ibt747.org

 

[Flywspeed]

I STAND WITH YOU CHQ & SA!!!!!

I hope you guys do stand up to management, because you guy deserve it along with all other regional!!!

But I will say this just to throw in another cat in the fight. We have been told here at the WO of USAirways that as the RJs come online that we will be letting the contracts with the contract carriers expire. As of right now TWO contract carriers have been notified that U will not continue to code share with them when there contract is up. The funny thing is that management would not tell us which TWO it was. According to Dave's plan U will slowly be getting rid of all contract carriers (Yes, even Mesa) and have all flying done by Mainline, Mid-Atlantic, and the 3 WOs. Remeber guys this the say guy who went in and constructed Contiental and Express Jet. So for you SA guys, dont let them threaten you with RJs unless your company has a new code share agreement coming to life. Just some info thought you guys would like to know!

I am behind you guys all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Shuttle America Pilots definitely need to take a stand now. Ten percent below Mesa for Jets ( *IF* you get them) ? ! If you don't stand up now, when will you?

 

[KingAirKiddo]

I will definitely be sending my contribution to the strike fund.

Tow the line, guys. You deserve to be fairly compensated for the job that you have worked so hard and sacrificed so much to get.

Best of luck...

 

[grog_sit_reserv]

I'm a little unclear, have you been released for self help by the labor relations board?

If so, is this a strike vote or is it an authorization by the pilots to conduct a strike vote and finally, where do I send my contribution to your strike fund.

Tailwinds.....

A Mesa boy.

 

[Skull-One]

Forgive me guys, but sitting on Reserve as a commuter means I don't spend any time with my kids and all my time on the computer. Commuter, computer... It rhymes. My high profile is probably not good for my career longevity, but I don't really see any harm in facilitating the flow of information. Surely nobody will take issue with that, Management or Union.

Any way, here is what I know based on my constant bouncing around from Message Board to Message Board to Message Board:

We have not been released for a cooling off period. However, since the company has walked away from the table we will probably be released in short order. The vote will be on an actual strike. Once that passes, our EC can then authorize a walkout after we finish our 30-day cooling off period (again, we have not been released for that, so the clock has not begun).

I do not know of a Strike Fund as yet. I will find out. Your gesture is greatly appreciated. Hopefully we won't need it.

 

[panampilot]

How does the cooling off period work?

 

[Skull-One]

Well, based in part upon some very rusty memories from undergraduate Labor Relations Management classes....

During negotiations...

When two parites cannot agree with one another they can enlist the assistance of a mediator. In fact I believe they must. The mediator is supposed to act as an impartial facilitator, though 90% of the time they side with Management. When the two parties reach an IMPASSE (this is key) the labor union can ask for permission to take "Self Help." This can take many forms but usually winds up with a Strike. It can take place NO SOONER than 30 days following the Mediators "release" for self-help.

The Union Executive Council (EC) sends out a strike vote to its membership (though in some cases, including ours here at CHQ, it does not always *NEED* a vote to declare a work stoppage). If the measure passes, the EC can then declare a self-help action (again, no sooner than 30-days after they mediator has released them to take said self help).

 

[KingAirKiddo]

To clarify...I will be contributing to the strike fund at the appropriate time.

Best of luck...