Latest form the Ol Gardner
Latest form the Ol Gardner
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Lettin' the bosses know you be unhappy doesn't mean doin' things
y'shouldn't. But, it always be right to tell the boss if'n your plane be
broke, be you happy or not, or if'n y'wants a contract or not. In fact,
there be laws far more important'n this here train law that says y'gots
to tell the boss if'n the machine he wants you to fly be broke. Now,
don't be breakin' 'em your ownselves. That, be again' the law and the
Sheriff will catch y'doin' it, for sure. The bosses won't like it one
bit, neither. Besides, it be just plain wrong and I ain't befriendin'
anyone who be so stupid. From what I hear tell, there be no need to do
things wrong, anyways, since these little jets be so badly cared for.
If'n the machines be broke, the Union won't be getting' in any trouble
'cause you pilots want 'em fixed just right. And, if'n you truly be
sickly or bone tired from workin' too long, it be OK to tell the boss
that too, 'cause sometimes people, just like machines, need fixin' and
medicine and down time.
I seen pilots lookin' at some kind'a list the boss gives 'em to check
what's right and wrong with the flyin' machines. What a smart idea! I
been told if'n y'follows this here list just right, then y'won't forget
stuff and y'won't miss findin' things be broke, neither. I hear tell
some pilots found out 'bout some things that're not on the boss's
lists. Y'know, it probably be a good idea to share this kind'a extra
learnin' 'mongst yourselves so some broken things that be hard to find get
fixed too. If'n I find out 'bout some of these other things, I be
lettin' y'know for sure. Meanwhile, I be lookin' for a list to help me keep
my trusty tractor runnin' just right. Not much gets done 'round the
farm when my machines be broke. My mule be gettin' a bit too old and
ornery and tired to pull the plow.
The pilot who come to town told me that some bosses be callin' you
flyers and askin' just why y'findin' so many broke parts on these here
planes. Well, sir, the best answer is, "Because they be broke and needed
fixin'." Hard to argue with that kind'a logic if'n it be true, don't
y'know. But, the broke parts must be legit and must be wrote in the 501
page books followin' all the rules. The Sheriff says it be a pilot's
job to ask the boss to fix the plane where and when it be found broke,
no matter how many parts be broke. It doesn't matter how small them
parts might be, neither. When I was up north, I overheard more'n one'a
the bosses say it be extra important to take a real good look at these
machines when they bein' put up at the barn after flyin' all day. Sort'a
like givin' a horse a good rubdown after a hard workout. If'n some
boss gives ya a hard time 'bout findin' broke parts, let the Sheriff
know. I hear tell he has a special "hot line" phone in Washington for
y'all to call. I doesn't have the number handy, but your Union surely
does.
Besides the Sheriff, for sure let your Union know 'bout any time a boss
gives you grief for wantin' your machines fixed just right. In fact,
I hear tell the Union wants ya to keep tabs on all your bosses that be
tryin' to get ya to break the law, or bend some rule or do other things
be wrong or unsafe. If'n this happens, call a Steward or other Union
official and let 'em know all 'bout it. These good folks'll help you
file complaints against these bosses and put you in touch with the
Sheriff. The pilot I know says there also be ASAP reports to write. I
doesn't yet know what ASAP is, but I workin' on learnin' more 'bout 'it. I
hear tell some pilots already filed complaints and ASAP reports and
some bosses be runnin' scared. Yes sir, a posse of courageous folks sure
makes a difference and eventually will chase the bad guys out'a town.
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