Flight Opts Management is buying the beer

[Spackler]

Beer me! Are they buying for NJ guys that happen to be around too?

Just complain a lot and look at your bb every once in a while. You should blend in just fine. Tell them you’re a fence sitter and let the manager waste his/her time on you so they don’t go after a new hire. And then after about 10 beers you can say, “Thank God I fly for Net Jets!”
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Side note:
The management pilot I spoke of in the above post seemed to agree with everything I had to say but his main argument was that “management has seen the err of their ways—let’s just give them ONE more chance—if I’m wrong I’ll vote for the union in 12 months—bla bla bla”

I Just want to let other pilots know what they might expect. I would seriously recommend telling them you are a fence sitter for several reasons:

1. Even if you already voted, it takes his/her efforts away from trying to brainwash a new hire.
2. It provides the union busters with false information because they ARE keeping score.
3. It takes the heat off of you, so you don't find yourself in a trap.

I think I messed up by telling this guy I already voted because since that night I haven’t done a thing. I’m rotting away in the hotel. I have NEVER had a rotation like this. It tells me one thing though—I must have made a good PRO UNION argument.

Most importantly: Do not get into a situation where you are alone with one of these guys. Always have a witness. If you think you are being threatened, take detailed notes and contact one of the organizers.

 

[leardawg]

Beware of potted plants with feet!

 

[netjetwife]

......And then after about 10 beers you can say, “Thank God I fly for Net Jets!” ....I would seriously recommend telling them you are a fence sitter for several reasons: .....I’m rotting away in the hotel. I have NEVER had a rotation like this. It tells me one thing though—I must have made a good PRO UNION argument.

Most importantly: Do not get into a situation where you are alone with one of these guys. Always have a witness. If you think you are being threatened, take detailed notes and contact one of the organizers.

Spackler, I can easily picture Gunfyter doing that....lol Of course, a few months ago, none of us on the NJ side were laughing. It just goes to show how things can be turned around. I knew you guys would have a strategy, or come up with one very quickly in response to what they're throwing at you. Getting the word out makes all the difference in fights like this. That's great advice on not being alone with them. I'm sorry for you, but not a bit surprised to hear you were "rewarded" with crew rot. It's a common and obvious tactic used by the other side. Get revenge by doing union work with your extra time.

If you don't want the beer, pour it into the potted plant. Just make sure you pick one with feet! Sounds like Leardawg can help you spot 'em...