Let's give B19 a chance

[FR8DOG777]

Oh c'mon you all, B-19 doesn't sound like such a bad guy. The more I read his posts the more I am convinced we don't need a union at FLOPS. After all I admit, I voted for fopa because if we were going to have a union I would have liked it to be comprised of our own pilots. I have seen the light, I have so much time on my hands that I spend hours making sure my input is heard from my fellow pilots not even in the fractional organization, besides we are all in this together right? I believe that management has always had our best interests in mind, they just don't have the means to provide the lifestyle we deserve. It's not their fault really. They are just trying to do the best they can with what they have to work with right? That is why I am leading the campaign to vote out the teamsters 1108. I am sure that management will view this as a good faith gesture and things will improve faster than we could ever obtain a contract.

 

[SilverSurfer]

Well I wondered when management would start this bullshiet. It was just a matter of time but I thought it wouldn't start until around the end of the year.

Are you out of you fu(king mind or are you just another management lackey???

 

[skyismyoffice]

Now wait a second, let's here him out...

NOT!

Tell me I hear lots of sarcasm in your post fr8dog...

 

[dime line]

Oh c'mon you all, B-19 doesn't sound like such a bad guy. The more I read his posts the more I am convinced we don't need a union at FLOPS.

After all I admit, I voted for fopa because if we were going to have a union I would have liked it to be comprised of our own pilots

. I have seen the light, I have so much time on my hands that I spend hours making sure my input is heard from my fellow pilots not even in the fractional organization, besides we are all in this together right? I believe that management has always had our best interests in mind, they just don't have the means to provide the lifestyle we deserve. It's not their fault really. They are just trying to do the best they can with what they have to work with right? That is why I am leading the campaign to vote out the teamsters 1108. I am sure that management will view this as a good faith gesture and things will improve faster than we could ever obtain a contract.

dumb azz, who do you think is running our (YOUR) union, some paid "union running firm"? You and B19 at the bar tonight compairing notes?

 

[fischman]

Oh c'mon you all, B-19 doesn't sound like such a bad guy. The more I read his posts the more I am convinced we don't need a union at FLOPS. After all I admit, I voted for fopa because if we were going to have a union I would have liked it to be comprised of our own pilots. I have seen the light, I have so much time on my hands that I spend hours making sure my input is heard from my fellow pilots not even in the fractional organization, besides we are all in this together right? I believe that management has always had our best interests in mind, they just don't have the means to provide the lifestyle we deserve. It's not their fault really. They are just trying to do the best they can with what they have to work with right? That is why I am leading the campaign to vote out the teamsters 1108. I am sure that management will view this as a good faith gesture and things will improve faster than we could ever obtain a contract.

Time to quit hanging out with Cheech and Chong dude. In my opinion, B-19 is a fool.


Vote out 1108? Bad idea, unless you like having your new vacation rules, crappy pay, etc...

 

[B19 Flyer]

Oh c'mon you all, B-19 doesn't sound like such a bad guy. The more I read his posts the more I am convinced we don't need a union at FLOPS. After all I admit, I voted for fopa because if we were going to have a union I would have liked it to be comprised of our own pilots. I have seen the light, I have so much time on my hands that I spend hours making sure my input is heard from my fellow pilots not even in the fractional organization, besides we are all in this together right? I believe that management has always had our best interests in mind, they just don't have the means to provide the lifestyle we deserve. It's not their fault really. They are just trying to do the best they can with what they have to work with right? That is why I am leading the campaign to vote out the teamsters 1108. I am sure that management will view this as a good faith gesture and things will improve faster than we could ever obtain a contract.

Not once have I suggested that the FLOPS guys vote out 1108, not once.

Like I always say, be careful what you ask for. You asked for a union, you have one and all the years of misery that comes with the first CBA and the implemtation period after. Often it's a 3 to five year process that is better spent either elsewhere or not bothering to begin with. That is a helluva lot of time out of your career playing with this process. With each "defensive" post from all of you that are of the opinion unions are wonderful, you make my case to all those at other carriers that it's a long, slow painful process that has massive uncertainties in the end.

While many don't agree with me, the fact is that I experienced nothing but the bad side of unions while working at highly competent airlines. How many of you have been on the receiving end of a union work action. Any of you? How many that post against me have honestly been furloughed or lost income as a direct result of a union action that you didn't want any part of? My guess is that it's very few.

So, for all those that are considering a union in your small fractional, read these boards about how the FLOPS guys are dealing with the process. This is real life folks, and like it or not, bringing a union onto the property isn't as rosy as they make it out to be.

 

[RNObased]

While many don't agree with me, the fact is that I experienced nothing but the bad side of unions while working at highly competent airlines.
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Wow, highly and competent, two words you don't hear in the same sentence much, when talking about the airlines.

Now I know you have lost it.

 

[GerryG]

Oh c'mon you all, B-19 doesn't sound like such a bad guy. The more I read his posts the more I am convinced we don't need a union at FLOPS. After all I admit, I voted for fopa because if we were going to have a union I would have liked it to be comprised of our own pilots. I have seen the light, I have so much time on my hands that I spend hours making sure my input is heard from my fellow pilots not even in the fractional organization, besides we are all in this together right? I believe that management has always had our best interests in mind, they just don't have the means to provide the lifestyle we deserve. It's not their fault really. They are just trying to do the best they can with what they have to work with right? That is why I am leading the campaign to vote out the teamsters 1108. I am sure that management will view this as a good faith gesture and things will improve faster than we could ever obtain a contract.

This is one of two things, either a trial balloon from management or sarcasm.

If it is the former and you are in fact a leader I would challenge to step up and make your name know to us - either on this web site, or on the 1108's message board. After all our elected union leadership has long ago shown the courage to let us know who they are and lead us. If you don't demonstrate that the same level of courage and conviction, you will be perceived as nothing more than a management inspired tool, who is helping them in their efforts to undermine our union. So let's hear who your are Mr. Leader.

 

[FR8DOG777]

thanks for taking the bait B-19

Sir, no one here cares what your opinion is. You obviously have a vested interest in seeing us not succeed. It is unfortunate you had to cross the picket line in a work action that you did not want. You sold out your fellow pilots and have to live with the consequences of your actions. Your intent is to plant a seed of contention here, I can assure you we will prevail.

Fellow pilots do not be distracted. Focus on doing your jobs professionally. Write up aircraft discrepancies WHEN and WHERE they happen. Do not work O.T., and follow the guidance of our elected 1108 leadership. We will prevail! And yes it is unfortunate management wishes to jeopardize the company. There will be pilots lost in this battle, there will be owners lost in this battle, and yes there will also be non-union social security collecting employee's in Cleveland lost in this battle. Stay strong. I have opened a toll free counseling hotline for those who need moral support. The number is 1 800 BTE ATSHT. When the airplanes legally stop moving the fools running this ship will listen. Just like the UPS strike in 1997, didn't take long to get that resolved after the boxes stopped moving. Looks like that work action at GM didn't pan out either huh? We stay focused on the tasks at hand. I suggest EVERY response give by B-19 henceforth be addressed in the same manner as addressed by one of our brothers in arms at NJA.


SIR NO ONE HERE CARES WHAT YOUR OPINION IS!!!!

 

[Freedom]

Look at this guys Posting history

Oh c'mon you all, B-19 doesn't sound like such a bad guy. The more I read his posts the more I am convinced we don't need a union at FLOPS. After all I admit, I voted for fopa because if we were going to have a union I would have liked it to be comprised of our own pilots. I have seen the light, I have so much time on my hands that I spend hours making sure my input is heard from my fellow pilots not even in the fractional organization, besides we are all in this together right? I believe that management has always had our best interests in mind, they just don't have the means to provide the lifestyle we deserve. It's not their fault really. They are just trying to do the best they can with what they have to work with right? That is why I am leading the campaign to vote out the teamsters 1108. I am sure that management will view this as a good faith gesture and things will improve faster than we could ever obtain a contract.

Either he is exercising extreme Sarcasm, or he has been a management plant all along, just waiting for the proper time to float his Trail Balloon for the Goons back at KCGF.

It really doesn't matter either way. Our Pilots know this is a long, drawn out process. Bottom Line:

2 out of every 3 Flight Options Pilots voted in the Union because based upon management's actions vs their words, we no longer TRUST them.

Did we want a Union. No Sir we did not. But all one needs to do is a little research on how our CEO has treated the Pilot groups he has dealt with in the past, and want no longer enters the equation.

We need a Strong Union, with resources, to fight for Fair Treatment through a Contract when dealing with the likes of Mike, Sanjay, and Bob.

One's only other alternative is to jump ship, which many of our peers have chosen to do. And it almost sounds like B19 is encouraging. The only possible reason I can see for him doing that, is that he hopes to hire enough low time guys just grateful to be flying their 1st jet, that he hopes those Pilots will not be able to see through him, and will help him to decertify the Union, in favor of some management controlled, toothless in house pilot association.

Strap on your seatbelts and shoulder harnesses my friends. This Winter is going to get ugly!

Freedom is not Free.