buscap
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This is a repost of mine, but for those who missed it:
Hey guys,
For those who are on the fence about the union drive, I would humbly submit this:
ALPA will be whatever you guys make of it. It is much more a "local politics" organization than you have been told. Just look at the disparity of the different ALPA pilot groups out there. ie. Mesa and Comair. (lowest paid to previously highest paid)
They bring a huge arsenal of national assets, but the success or failure of the union falls almost completely at the local level. You won't find yourselves a pawn of some big ogre, nor will you find yourselves rescued.
What you will get out of the union is completely up to you. The difference is that you will be able to negotiate within a legal framework and the results of your efforts will be legally binding.
The company will still have the operational flexibility needed to remain competitive, as long as they work through the process and treat the pilot group fairly.
So pick up the phone.
That's my take.
Hey guys,
For those who are on the fence about the union drive, I would humbly submit this:
ALPA will be whatever you guys make of it. It is much more a "local politics" organization than you have been told. Just look at the disparity of the different ALPA pilot groups out there. ie. Mesa and Comair. (lowest paid to previously highest paid)
They bring a huge arsenal of national assets, but the success or failure of the union falls almost completely at the local level. You won't find yourselves a pawn of some big ogre, nor will you find yourselves rescued.
What you will get out of the union is completely up to you. The difference is that you will be able to negotiate within a legal framework and the results of your efforts will be legally binding.
The company will still have the operational flexibility needed to remain competitive, as long as they work through the process and treat the pilot group fairly.
So pick up the phone.
That's my take.