arjayeffo
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- Aug 20, 2003
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From what I have read on another forum, the 357 recently revised their bylaws to ensure that no FAPA members can hold a position in the IBT for two years (paraphrasing).
So much of what I read on here from the Republic 2% is "we must become one" - where it benefits you... And then the exact opposite when it concerns something that doesn't.
Regardless of all tactics on both sides, the RPC is the most fair choice out there.
A Republic pilot who votes for RPC, from my point of view, loses nothing. Nothing.
A Republic pilot who votes for RPC GAINS a lot. FAPA will drop their contention to the arbitrated list. FAPA leaders will, DESRVEDLY SO, still have a seat at a table - an equally weighted seat, instead of being completely barred from even sitting down.
Republic pilots have gained a 'reputation' in the industry after the Midwest debacle. I for one am not passing any judgement on that situation as I believe that it was a management decision which the average line pilot had no control over. As you look at the ballot in front of you, the line pilot at Republic can have some control as the road winds on. Making the choice to give the 'conquered' pilots a fair shake in the future does not represent a concession on your part. Again, from my perspective, you lose nothing.
Some say that in this industry you have to look out for number one, period.
Others say that you have to put the interests of the profession as a whole first, that karma is a b!tch.
I say that a vote for RPC actually does both. Many will disagree, and I am obviously biased. All I ask is that you take a step back, and read the proposal before blindly casting your ONE AND ONLY VOTE.
So much of what I read on here from the Republic 2% is "we must become one" - where it benefits you... And then the exact opposite when it concerns something that doesn't.
Regardless of all tactics on both sides, the RPC is the most fair choice out there.
A Republic pilot who votes for RPC, from my point of view, loses nothing. Nothing.
A Republic pilot who votes for RPC GAINS a lot. FAPA will drop their contention to the arbitrated list. FAPA leaders will, DESRVEDLY SO, still have a seat at a table - an equally weighted seat, instead of being completely barred from even sitting down.
Republic pilots have gained a 'reputation' in the industry after the Midwest debacle. I for one am not passing any judgement on that situation as I believe that it was a management decision which the average line pilot had no control over. As you look at the ballot in front of you, the line pilot at Republic can have some control as the road winds on. Making the choice to give the 'conquered' pilots a fair shake in the future does not represent a concession on your part. Again, from my perspective, you lose nothing.
Some say that in this industry you have to look out for number one, period.
Others say that you have to put the interests of the profession as a whole first, that karma is a b!tch.
I say that a vote for RPC actually does both. Many will disagree, and I am obviously biased. All I ask is that you take a step back, and read the proposal before blindly casting your ONE AND ONLY VOTE.
