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sdmund

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Ford and Harrison...do you honestly think we are fooled by this?????


Sent: Sun Jan 29 22:20:38 2006
Subject: RE: Official Announcement of the Flight Options Pilot's Association

<<3081955243-FOPA Handbook.doc>>
<<3081955243-FOPA Handbook.doc>> <<2652886698-FOPA Flyer.doc>>
<<2652886698-FOPA Flyer.doc>> This email is to notify you that the
Flight Options Pilot's Association has been formalized in an effort to represent
the Flight Options pilot work force.

What is the Flight Options Pilot's Association?
The majority of Flight Option Pilots agree that a third party communicator is needed
between management and the pilot work force. There has to be one point of contact
from the pilots to management and vice versa. The only option available for representation
was the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a nation wide organization that
represents 1.4 million people in different fields across different regions. Flight
Option pilots are not the Teamster's sole and primary interest, therefore, the attention
required by Flight Options' pilot work force will not be met accordingly. The pilots
need results quickly with a process developed that will create fair working conditions,
competitive compensation and a communication process to voice concerns to management.
This will not be provided for a substantial amount of time with Teamster representation.
The Teamsters will only delay any improvements in working conditions by prolonged
negotiation techniques.

Therefore, a group of Flight Options Pilots have joined together to create another
option for representation. This group is initially privately funded and consists
of no management, solely Flight Option line pilots. This organization is called
the Flight Options Pilot's Association, also called FOPA. The founders of FOPA
will remain confidential until the current IBT vote has finished being conducted
in an effort to avoid repercussions from management or the Teamsters. Once the
Teamsters vote fails, FOPA will announce its representatives and intentions to management.
This is also the first announcement to the management team of Flight Options. The
purpose of FOPA is not to create a wall between management and the pilots but instead
assist in organizing self-representation and an effective communication channel
between both parties.

How FOPA works?
DO NOT vote for Teamster representation. This may be achieved by NOT calling the
Teamster ballot telephone number. Once the Teamster ballot has failed, the Flight
Options Pilot's Association (FOPA) will announce to management their intent to represent
the pilot work force and the names of the reps and their positions will be released.
FOPA reps will hold five temporary positions; one president and four pilot representatives.
The representatives will then begin formalization of FOPA per the agenda and schedule
discussed below. The initial plan after announcement of the FOPA representatives
will be to start a card campaign by distributing cards to the pilot work force.
During the distribution of cards, FOPA reps will approach management with a copy
of the Formalization Handbook and ask for an official signed agreement to conduct
operations within these guidelines. These guidelines will solely establish practices
that will protect FOPA affiliates from termination or repercussions from management
and give basic guidelines to protect the pilot work force from mergers or acquisitions
as well as any deductions in current benefits or compensation. This agreement will
not change any current benefits and will be void upon a voted contract by the pilot
work force; these are just guidelines for formalization of the FOPA organization.
Upon managements agreement Bob Tyler will be asked to release the compensation plan
he had announced before the Teamsters filed with the NMB. If management will not
sign the Formalization Handbook agreement, FOPA founders will continue with the
card campaign and file with the NMB for an official vote and except any repercussions
imposed by Flight Option's management. Upon receiving 35% of the pilot's cards,
FOPA will file the application with the NMB for an election. If the FOPA vote receives
50% plus 1 with the NMB, FOPA will then officially represent the Flight Options
pilot work force. FOPA will then initiate a nomination period where any pilot interested
in representing the pilot workforce will be able to submit their name. The applicants
will complete the FOPA form 107, this form will state their background and why they
should represent the pilots. The applicant information will be forwarded to the
pilot group for review. Upon the review deadline an election will be held within
the pilot workforce narrowing the representation group to 20 pilots (five pilots
per future fleet type) and 5 president applicants. Application forms will be disseminated
again. The pilot work force will then vote for 4 pilots to represent the pilot
work force and one president to represent FOPA and act as a liaison between FOPA
and Flight Option's management. Initially, the elected FOPA reps will represent
a variety of fleet types, as the company moves on with the go foreword plan of four
aircraft types the reps will stream line their representation to a specific type
of aircraft. The new FOPA representatives will then meet with the FOPA founders
to formalize the association and establish the pass over from the founders to the
elected positions. The association will then compile a list of concerns and requests
from the pilot work force. Once a list of concerns is compiled the association
will schedule an orientation with management representatives. At this orientation,
FOPA representatives will begin negotiations with Flight Options management on a
formal contract. During negotiations, FOPA reps will take into consideration all
current competitive contracts.

FOPA Schedule:
FOPA will begin distributing cards for a 35% collection to the NMB - March 6, 2006
Pilots apply to be FOPA reps - April 6, 2006
Pilots elect preliminary applicants - April 17, 2006 thru April 20, 2006
Pilots vote for final FOPA reps - May 1, 2006 thru May 4, 2006
Announcement of FOPA reps- May 8, 206
FOPA reps conduct orientation meeting - May 15, 2006. FOPA reps meet with management
at end of June, 2006.

This schedule is a proposal and dates may vary due to Teamster activity. However,
the time line for FOPA agreements is within 6 months of being voted as the representation
of Flight Option pilots, which is excessively less than any Teamster contract negotiation.
It may also take longer than 30 days to complete a card campaign; however, this
is the initial goal of FOPA.
 
The lying manipulative propaganda continued...

Benefits for choosing FOPA:
-One voice from pilot to management. One point of contact from management to the
pilots.
-No drawn out negotiation between Teamsters and Flight Options management
-Benefits and compensation packages will be created quicker
-Represented by line pilots that pilots will elect with no outside political influence.
-Each fleet will have a point of contact to voice their opinion.
-NO initiation dues or expected donations to the organization, unlike the Teamsters
- Southwest Airlines Pilot's Association (SWAPA) is an exceptional union organization
and is admired by many associations across the country. The working relationship
between management and the pilots is a model for how FOPA intends to conduct operations.


FOPA dues:
Pilots will not pay dues until a contract has been voted on and approved by the
pilot work force. Pilots will also not have to pay any initiation donations to
FOPA. Dues will be collected at 1 percent of a pilot's salary. The dues collected
by FOPA will be placed into a banking account and all account activity will be accessible
by the pilot work force. Dues collected will pay for the FOPA web site, attorney
on retainer fees, misc. office expenses, representative compensation and additional
costs occurred. Dues paid to FOPA will be solely for FOPA activity. Unlike the
Teamsters who use YOUR 1.5% dues for all their other interests.

FOPA and Flight Options Management:
Flight Option's management has NO involvement in FOPA. The founders of FOPA are
not management and are line pilots that wish to have a long term career with the
company. The pilots will elect their own representatives of who the pilots want
and the founders will step aside and allow the organization of elected representatives
to take control.

The Teamsters Vote:
The Teamsters are the union that has filed with the NMB, ANY vote for representation,
ANY call-in vote, ANY write in vote, automatically gets counted for the Teamsters.
ANY action requesting pilot representation during THIS NMB filing goes to the Teamsters
side of the ledger. The Teamsters are the organizing activity that has made the
current filing and they are in control of the current circumstances. Therefore,
FOPA can not request to be added to the election nor may FOPA be a choice in the
election. The only way to vote for FOPA is to not call in or write for representation
on THIS current vote. The only way to vote NO for the Teamsters in the up-coming
election is to NOT vote.

Representation:
The self representation model works. The SWAPA, the Southwest Airlines Pilot's
Association is an excellent example and is the model for FOPA. The SWAPA organization
began in 1978 by a few pilots that wanted to represent the 100 line pilots. The
organization filed with the NMB and was announced as official representation of
the pilot's of Southwest. SWAPA formulated a contract with management that was
so good the pilots voted the contract in for 12 years. The working relationship
between management and SWAPA is exceptional and is a true role model amongst many
associations across the country.

Teamster vs FOPA
FOPA is NOT an ANTI UNION attempt. FOPA is providing another option for representation
to the Flight Option's pilot work force. The pilots will make their own choice
of what will be the preferred representation for them. The Teamsters will make
comments and accusations against FOPA, however, FOPA founders will not make any
rebuttals or counter arguments against the Teamsters. FOPA will state the facts,
what FOPA can offer and what benefits you will have under self representation.
If you are not sure about the info you are receiving, please contact us and let
us give you the facts about FOPA.

What now, how do we get this rolling and how can you help? DON'T CALL the number
the NMB is sending to you. This will give a vote for the Teamsters and FOPA will
not be able to do anything once the Teamsters are the controlling representatives.
Once the vote has failed for the Teamsters, FOPA will make an official announcement
of their campaign.

Conclusion:
We ask you to consider FOPA as an option for representation. Let pilots that you
elect represent you and your needs.

This is not a last minute attempt to organize an internal union. This plan has
been in development for awhile however, due to the brutal tactics of the Teamsters,
the founders elected to hold the announcement.

Due to the tactics used by the Teamsters and by many pro-union activists, this email
may get modified. To avoid that, the official FOPA flyer release is attached.
If you did not receive the attachment, please email us directly for a copy.

Attached is the FOPA Formalization Handbook, which sets the guidelines for FOPA
standard operating procedures and processes. This document is DRAFT form, however
pilots may have access to this handbook to ensure process are developed. The final
version of the handbook will be released upon FOPA's card campaign.

In closure, IF YOU WANT FOPA REPRESENTATION, do not make any contact with the NMB
no matter what propaganda is used by the Teamsters. Any contact at all may be used
as a vote for Teamster representation.

Contact Information:
If anyone has a direct question about FOPA, please email us at [email protected].
FOPA is in progress of constructing an official web site to provide information
to the pilot group, until then pilots are encouraged to email FOPA and request to
be placed on the email list for updates and any new release of information.

Please forward this email to your fellow pilot contacts to ensure that all Flight
Option's pilots get the same information to make the best decision.

Sincerely,
Founders of FOPA
 
This is DIRECTLY out of the Union Buster handbook.

And hmmmm let's see...private funding..(raytheon), and they want us to vote no for 1108??? hmmmm lets see....could it be...oh I don't know...(raytheon)!!
 
Well I have confidence... People who are intelligent enough to be able to fly airplanes for a living are surely intelligent enough to see through this obvious CRAP.

But then again people gave millions to Jim and Tammy Faye....You never really know how people will react i guess... :nuts:
 
Divide and Conquer.... Watch Out!!!

The union busters have come onboard. It's called divide and conquer.... Do whatever you can to avoid these jackholes and get the union in there - looks like NJA pilots benefitted from representation.
 
FOPA? Sounds more like F^cK Our Pilots Again!

The old Phantom Union rears it's ugly head again. Remember the PU during the last Union drive at RTA? Same song and dance folks.

Ford & Harrison here's a hint how to stop this drive: NJ + 15% plus a written binding CONTRACT. GET IT? Got it? Good!

Now let us move on to voting in 1108 and move FORWARD with our future!
 
FOPA F##K OUR PILOTS AGAIN! I like it, I think we ought to adopt it until all of this crap blows over! Thanks, Ironman!
 

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