Quiz for the union chest thumpers.

[JoeMerchant]

Here's a question for you.

Do you think Skywest just arbitrarily made up those payscales, or did they take the high average of ALPA's payscale?

Must be nice to get union benefits without paying for them!

Here's a question for you.

Do you think Skywest will continue to pay those payscales if they unionize?

It's nice to have smart management that knows how the game is played....It's too bad the unions aren't as smart as management...

 

[SLUF4]

well, enjoy your time at your unionized carrier-i guess the question remains-why don't you just jump over to skywest if the grass is so much greener? you said yourself you would much rather work for them.

 

[badog]

Here's a question for you.

Do you think Skywest will continue to pay those payscales if they unionize?

It's nice to have smart management that knows how the game is played....It's too bad the unions aren't as smart as management...

It's nice to know that the the joe merchant types at skywest can't realize that they, like everyone else in the regional business, is just leased crew. I'm sure you'll argue the point of ground service etc. and before you do, spare us. Oh and smart management that's funny. try CHEAP non union labor.
it's obvious to everyone but you, this argument was mute out of the gate.
even the Mighty skypest won't be around in the same form forever.
Get used to it.

 

[Gr82Aviate]

It's nice to know that the the joe merchant types at skywest can't realize that they, like everyone else in the regional business, is just leased crew. I'm sure you'll argue the point of ground service etc. and before you do, spare us. Oh and smart management that's funny. try CHEAP non union labor.
it's obvious to everyone but you, this argument was mute out of the gate.
even the Mighty skypest won't be around in the same form forever.
Get used to it.

Joe doesn't work for Skywest, he's at ASA which has a union.

 

[FOrever85]

Here's a question for you.

Do you think Skywest will continue to pay those payscales if they unionize?

It's nice to have smart management that knows how the game is played....It's too bad the unions aren't as smart as management...

Ehhh, yeah. They would have to. Of course they would lose a lot of flying if they unionized, and I am certainly not saying it is in Skywest pilots' best interest to do so.


I don't disagree with the second part, but it also proves my point. Skywest pilots get the benefits of union negotiations without paying dues.
Third, Why are you are calling yourself and your own pilot group dumb? Why did you vote in a bunch of guys you think are stupid?

 

[ohplease!]

Ehhh, yeah. They would have to. Of course they would lose a lot of flying if they unionized, and I am certainly not saying it is in Skywest pilots' best interest to do so.


I don't disagree with the second part, but it also proves my point. Skywest pilots get the benefits of union negotiations without paying dues.
Third, Why are you are calling yourself and your own pilot group dumb? Why did you vote in a bunch of guys you think are stupid?

I voted against all of those guys.....got'em anyway.....Obama too..... I feel so well represented

 

[wms]

They have the pay and work rules because they coat-tail ASA. Mechanics are a good example. ASA and Skywest paid mechs poorly. ASA unionizes and Im sure Skywest will match to keep Skywest mechs from unionizing, also. I have no doubt that if ASA left ALPA it would mean cuts in pay and benefits for both pilot groups. And now with the merger you can stop wasting your time on the "eliminate ALPA" pipe dreams. There are 2500 xe pilots that will now set our union policy. ALPA will stay and PBS will go, fortunately.

 

[FOrever85]

I voted against all of those guys.....got'em anyway.....Obama too..... I feel so well represented

Good for you.

Democracy can be a bitch.

 

[100-1/2]

Anyone ever asked to see the financials of their union? As a dues paying member of an collective bargaining organization, you are legally entitled for annual financial reports and Corporate Income Tax Filings. Put your request(s) in writing and see what kind of 'attention' you will garner from your Union Reps'.

1. Have you ever considered, How many 'dues paying members' worker productivity at XYZ Airline will be required to fund your pension after you leave XYZ Airline?

2. Have you ever considered, after the Union takes their cut from your check and XYZ Airline that hasn't turned a profit in 6 of the last 8 quarters; IS ANYTHING YOU currently produce/save for XYZ Airlines funding those currently retired and earning 80% or more of their pre-retirement pay level.

3. Have YOU Considered also, that PAYROLL is the largest expense of any operating Company in the US and now that Payroll is essentially Doubled with every retirement?

4. Have you considered, that if pensions for people who no longer work for XYZ Airlines were eliminated from their balance sheets, the Company would be very profitable and shareholders would receive substantial quarterly dividends and returns for holding XYZ Airlines?

Unions no longer collectively bargaining for their dues paying members.
Unions are collectively bargaining for their paying members' dues.

Every Union's Balance Sheet will prove:

1. Total Union representation has DECLINED

2. Union Representation Expenses have INCREASED
-Lobby, Campaign and administrative "service" costs are 25% to 45% of Union Budgets

3. Union Representation Dues have INCREASED
-You would know this if you were permitted to WRITE YOUR OWN Checks every month.
-The 'PRE-TAX' withholding is a sham to conceal the Union's pilfer of your labors' fruit.



SO, THE REAL QUESTION IS:

What has your union done for you lately?

A GREAT FOLLOW-UP would be:

What has your union done for themselves lately?

100-1/2

 

[Daytonaflyer]

The only reason Skywest pays anywhere near what other regionals do is to remain competitive so they don't lose all their pilots. It's the union company's that have done all the hard work and gotten the pay where it is. Without the unions, you guys would all be flying for $10/hour.

Skywest and the others are just living off the hard work of the other pilot groups.

 

[Nevets]

Which regional hasn't furloughed and pays near the top?

Southwest Airlines duh

SO, THE REAL QUESTION IS:

What has your union done for you lately?

A GREAT FOLLOW-UP would be:

What has your union done for themselves lately?

100-1/2

Known Crewmember duh

And what has Skywest pilots contributed to that program or to ASAP or FOQA, or hundreds of other safety initiatives funded by ALPA member dues? Absolutely NOTHING! Yet I'm sure that ALL of them use one of those programs.