Alright, I have read every post on FLOPS since word of the layoffs has come. *Disclaimer these are MY words/opinions and not that of my husband (feel the necessity to add that)*
Now I am unaware of Unions and the power that they may or may not hold, the way they may or may not be able to help, the purpose of the dues paid or not paid, but of all the posts that I have personally read it sounds much more like a High School Clique than anything else.
Not in any of these messages have I heard how the Union has helped or how they can help. Yes, I have read amongst many postings that individuals have donated money to those that are unfortunate and have lost their jobs. I am sorry, but I don't see how that helps the families that are now with a spouse that is unemployed? A father that no longer has security, a mother that can no longer provide that shelter, information to help the family arguments about WTF to do now. ("You can give a man a fish and feed him for a day, or you can teach him how to fish and feed him for a lifetime"). Yes, I will not doubt that the donations are beneficial, but really with this economy what are the laid off pilots supposed to do?
With that being said: back to the High School Clique... All that apparently goes on here is individual bashing and one on one arguments (personal speculation). Where is the informative information that people can actually use as support? People regardless of opinions or affiliations should be entitled to be enraged, pleased, or whatever they choose to be…. NO, apparently the IGNORE list is being used to be ignorant and not listen to others opinions or maybe even a different perspective. People do have different experiences and may have different insight….
I am still new to all of this and really trying to understand. I will not pretend to understand what the Pilots laid off have/are going through; I will not pretend that I understand what the Pilots remaining are going through. I would love to know as “just a Pilot’s wife” what options I have to help those gone as well as those that are still remaining? I would love to know what boards, “cliques”, or groups other than such a judgmental bulletin that I may become a part of to get the facts and not just personal vendettas???
P.S.: Not now or ever will I be “JUST” any thing, but I will support my husband til the end!
The concept of a basic standard of fairness is only supported by those with integrity. You have to stand up to jerks like MS or he will walk all over you as he drags his golden parachute (provided in a contract, no less) off to the next pilot group he will damage with his unethical tactics.
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