FLOP's Union Drive

[Bad Monkey!]

I am the Union, along with each and every brother and sister on the senority list. You will get out of it what you put into it. I personally contributed my own money(thousands) voluntarily to help strong union, the precurser to IBT 1108. Do what you can, it will pay you back in spades. Just look at our current contract.

A couple of points here:

First: Yes, management and their union busting hired guns-read Ford and Harrison, do read what is posted here- on a public access forum.

Second: Following the facts given in one above, the ONLY forum that should be taken as gospel is the official 1108 union website. This is only accessable by pilots on the current senority list.

Third: You may ask "what if there are rats among the pilots on the senority list"? well I can tell you that they can and will be found out. We have already been there and done that here at Netjets.

Fourth: You ladies and gentlemen who are professional pilots at Flops have, and are being provided with the correct tools to get the job done. It is up to each and everyone of you to make the effort each and every day to reach your goal of having your first collective barganing agreement.

Fifth: Your Brothers and sisters here at Netjets are giving you all the support and help that you need. If you have questions please ask through the offical website to a union member.

Those of you who have never gone through this before need to ask those of us who have gone through this before. Some of us have been through this rodeo more than a few times. Let me tell you that it is always the same. Don't react to the company FUD machine- fear, uncertainty, and doubt. Don't fret it, stay the course, stay officially informed, and push forward.

Get motivated, stay focused, and keep fighting for your future.

 

[netjetwife]

NP, there was a time in the not-too-distant past that pilots also saw NJA as a stepping stone rather than a career. Few hold that opinion now. If the Flt Ops pilots will apply themselves (and all available resources) to their contract battle, they can turn things around at their company, too. Why not work to make the job you enjoy one you can afford to keep? That's exactly what my husband and many other NJ pilots did. Our family and many, many others definitely think the hard work was worth it.

If the job isn't currently enjoyable at other fracs, I'd remind those pilots that it isn't just the money (a point some tend to forget) but those all-important work rules and QOL issues, as well. A collective bargaining agreement is your best chance to lay down rules you can count on and that will ensure the job remains a fair exchange of your labor and skills. Those who've been watching their work rules and benefits erode know only too well what I'm saying, unfortunately. The good news is--it doesn't have to be that way and you can do something about it.

Considering all the help being offered, there's no reason not to be optimistic and determined. While none of us have a crystal ball, 5 years certainly sounds excessive to me. Look at how fast SU was able to turn things around for the NJ pilots after they left 284. Options pilots get to start out with the backing of a Strong Union so that puts them closer to their goal already. Remember, it's widely agreed that labor unrest is not productive. Present your message firmly (yet professionally) enough and you'll get it across. Management will settle when it's in their interest to do so. Be persuasive! A strong show of force (unity) backed up with funds (dues) gives you a lot of leverage. When you realize that you're stronger than you think, your group will see the positive results of standing together (organizing).

As BM says, others have gone through the process before you. Take advantage of their experience and hope from their outcome. There's a lot to be said for stability. The NJ pilots will tell you, if you make the job you already have, one you want to keep, you'll be glad you did.
Hang in there!
NJW

 

[hammer2]

Wow, Flops guys, thats some interesting news. We're all pulling for you. really!

 

[Just Peachy]

Army

See the post "The flight options Army"

Right on ! Bro !!