Polar Air Cargo, 30 days out from possible strike.

[furloughfodder]

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, notwithstanding the above directives, new-hire Atlas crewmembers who have not completed their Initial Operating Experience plus a following first revenue leg should continue their training until those milestones are reached, and that the above-stated directives do not apply to probationary crewmembers who have not yet achieved their one-year anniversary.

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treetopflyer,

no worries. just show up for the flight. it doesn't matter because without a captain you will not be getting very far. Now if some captain does decide to cross the line, I would then consider the (cough, cough) method...but that is still your choice. I don't think you will find one Captain that will cross the line at Atlas. These guys are with Polar 100%. You are on probation, so you are covered and won't be considered a scab either way.

 

[furloughfodder]

You guys think MIA is the only place with 747 sims??

You think MIA is the only place Polar can throw together a picket line?

 

[Whale Rider]

if you are on probation and cross the line you are not considered a scab. If I were you I would cross the line assuming I'm on probation, if you dont the company has the right to fire you. Now you just screwed yourself. Besides it would be hard to fly a 74 with only you in the airplane. My 2 cents.

Hehehe! You can fly the Whale from the right seat by yourself....but only if your name is Steve Faucet...

 

[furloughfodder]

Another awesome ATLAS VARS tonight. This is getting good.

 

[B-atch]

To the NEW HIRES at Atlas... If you are asked to cross a piket line by the Co. You have every right to decline the trip in the "interest of safety". You feel threatened by the situation at hand, and opt not to cross the LINE in fear of hostilities. NO ONE CAN FIRE YOU FOR THIS!!! No one can legaly place you in harm's way......Exept the military, of course.

 

[B-atch]

747RUBANI wrote:"if you are on probation and cross the line you are not considered a scab. If I were you I would cross the line assuming I'm on probation, if you dont the company has the right to fire you. Now you just screwed yourself. Besides it would be hard to fly a 74 with only you in the airplane. My 2 cents."

I believe that you'r advice is incorrect..If you cross a line, regardless of you'r probationary status, you will still be considered a SCAB.. It is one of the CATCH 22 issues when being a probationary airman.
Call ALPA National before crossing any line...Remember Eastern....Brobationary pilots that crossed the line are forever residents of THE SCAB LIST!!

 

[heilhaavir]

Get enough sleep -300?

 

[B747-300]

Plenty of sleep, so I was well rested for my flight!

Today (Monday) should be an interesting day. We should find out if Atlas crews will really have to save you from yourselves.

 

[B-atch]

Hey look whos back!! We actualy missed you'r BS posts. They are quite entertaining......

 

[On Your Six]

Any updates on the situation? Good luck - unify for long-term gain!!!!

 

[B747FR8DAWG]

Any updates on the situation? Good luck - unify for long-term gain!!!!

On Your Six,

A temporary restraining order was filed yesterday ordering Atlas crew members to return to work, and to not get involved with the Polar strike, and to cross all picket lines, and keep the Atlas operation going. I'm sure Polar will appeal, but I don't believe they will prevail in this endeavour.

It's not looking too good for the Polar crews, maybe some of the Polar guys on this board can give us some insight from their side of the fence.

Good luck to all involved

 

[Whale Rider]

On Your Six,

A temporary restraining order was filed yesterday ordering Atlas crew members to return to work, and to not get involved with the Polar strike, and to cross all picket lines, and keep the Atlas operation going. I'm sure Polar will appeal, but I don't believe they will prevail in this endeavour.

It's not looking too good for the Polar crews, maybe some of the Polar guys on this board can give us some insight from their side of the fence.

Good luck to all involved

Why do you believe this? Why do you say things are not looking good good for Polar? Do you still believe there is a problem between Atlas and Polar crews???

 

[furloughfodder]

I really hate to admit this, but I think B747FR8DAWG is right about this one. The odds of Polar getting a favorable ruling in tomorrow's court hearing is slim at best. We have a staunch anti-labor republican government in place right now. The last place you want a labor dispute ending up is in federal court these days.

I really hope I am wrong, but I am not optimistic.

 

[B747FR8DAWG]

Why do you believe this? Why do you say things are not looking good good for Polar? Do you still believe there is a problem between Atlas and Polar crews???

Hey there is no problem with the Polar or Atlas crews, it's the Polar appeal to the restraining order, where the problem lies. The courts these days are anti-labor, and I'm sure the company will state the fact that we do a significant amout of flying on behalf of the US military, and that our services are necessary to those troops based overseas, and I'm sure they will reiterate that it's Polar on strike not Atlas!

Good luck guys!

 

[heilhaavir]

Correct Fr8dawg and the injunction was to be expected. Fair game