I was seeking answers and was being bashed or called a TROLL, or told I was phishing, or a part of mgmt, or F & H, and now a tool.... any thing but getting answers.
All of that was due to the reoccurance of your account and the history that surrounds it. Look back into your accounts previous posts--then you will understand.
There have been several people that have offered insight that I was looking for and I am grateful to them. As for the rest, personally the name calling is ignorant and not beneficial at all.
Thank you Galaxy... That really was what I was initially looking for. I was more interested in people's personal experiences with the Union (not Medical advice in a bar, nice analogy though). You're Welcome-
Personal experience with unions...
The question should posed as experience with unions and management. One should ask why is there even a union there? You said you wanted to do your own research.. Search for Mike S Sheeringa and his former positions. Along with His other airline buds sitiing in CGF. I don't need to type it all here..you can read all the FLOPS posts for yourself.
Then ask a NetJets Pilot about unions and what they have done. It all comes done to does mgt want to work with its employees to create a solid profitable company?
I know the intentions of the Union are great; better pay, better hotels, less fatigue, safer conditions. Some on here have posted many ways that the Union has helped, and when you haven't personally needed to rely on the Union it is difficult to understand the full spectrum.
Again..All this info is found on the IBT1108 website. Have your husband log on and you both can read all the communication from the leadership to the members.
You should not personally rely on the union for anything other than representation. Their job is to negotiate a contract. If a contract is agreed upon then they will have more time for other things like family assistance. I feel as the union really stepped up to the plate helping the pilots who were fired.-Kudos to you IBT1108!
The best way to understand, how the negotiations work, better is to hear first hand from those that have been through this. This time we were safe.... who knows what the future has in store.
Again... All that is in the IBT1108 website--not here
I am sorry that there is so much animosity on these posts, people seem to be so full of hate towards Flops *understandable*, even the Union from some (with his/her personal experiences), and mostly towards each other *I don't get it*, belief of conspiracy theories runs ramped, all of which I have not experienced either so maybe I have a more difficult time understanding.
Again...the history of your account speaks for itself--read it then think of the 70 that just got fired. You would have more credibility if you just opened your own account. The FLOPS and other pilots are tired of the BS. Flops needs to settle an industry standard contract or close the doors. It will help your family out in the long run..
I was not trying to step on toes or cause a rise from any one.... Once again...It is the account history-you can't erase it and we all are judged by our past in everything from legal matters to work and just life in general..hence."once a cheat...always a cheat.."-You wouldn't let a known sex offender watch your kids would you? Even though it is in his/her past.
So thank you to those that really were trying to help and not immediately judge me.
NJW
