Why some jetBlue pilots post such extreme negativity.

[Blue Dude]

nice touch of union reality

Nice drive-by, if largely misguided. The eat-your-young mentality not an unavoidable problem with unions, or even confined to unions. It's a structural problem caused by the typical CA/FO base model, or other similar models whereby representatives or spokespeople tend to be senior. Seniority block representation goes a long way to solve this issue, since junior and mid-level pilots have exactly the same weight as senior pilots and are mandated to participate.

 

[n757st]

Look at the FedEx model. It's the only way to go; block seniority reps, membership ratification for contract changes, expense account accountability, etc. The old tradional model of captain/fo reps by base tends to favor the senior waaaaaay too much.

Agreed, good call.

 

[FurloughedAgain]

Not to resurrect a dead thread but the seniority block representation seems impressive to me.

At USAir (99-02) the junior pilots were so poorly represented that they formed their own group (Unified Front) started their own website, and flooded MEC meetings until they got the attention of the FO reps (many of whom were downgraded captains who didn't want to lose the flight pay loss)

I obviously can't speak for what life is like at jB but if representation could be structured by seniority block rather than simply domicile and seat I would have jumped on it. It makes a lot more sense.

(Admittedly I've been out of 121 and a union for a decade so my memory is fuzzy)

 

[linepilot]

Jetblue lies

 

[Smarta$$]

Jetblue lies

Corporate management in America lies? What a F#$%^ revelation.

 

[linepilot]

Corporate management in America lies? What a F#$%^ revelation.

A yes! But the difference at JetBlue is that 90% of you morons go on believing them. And SO, it must be pointed out.

 

[Smarta$$]

A yes! But the difference at JetBlue is that 90% of you morons go on believing them. And SO, it must be pointed out.

I respond that it is obvious that they lie, and you say I believe them?

 

[linepilot]

I respond that it is obvious that they lie, and you say I believe them?

I say jetblue lies and you have some cute blue comment about how everyone lies.

You must be another one of those pilots that believes every statement deserves your two cents.

I'll say it again....

Jetblew lies.

Now calm down and just let it be.

 

[Smarta$$]

I say jetblue lies and you have some cute blue comment about how everyone lies.

You must be another one of those pilots that believes every statement deserves your two cents.

I'll say it again....

Jetblew lies.

Now calm down and just let it be.

Thanks, but I think I will do whatever the F$$$ I want. Your comment is ridiculous because it is stating the obvious.

While you are at it, remind us all that water is wet and fat chicks are sweaty (so I've been told).

 

[linepilot]

Thanks, but I think I will do whatever the F$$$ I want. Your comment is ridiculous because it is stating the obvious.

While you are at it, remind us all that water is wet and fat chicks are sweaty (so I've been told).

I see. Obvious statements upset you.

 

[BeachBummer]

I say jetblue lies and you have some cute blue comment about how everyone lies.

You must be another one of those pilots that believes every statement deserves your two cents.

I'll say it again....

Jetblew lies.

Now calm down and just let it be.

Ummm... His name is smarta$$... He's compelled to come to the bitch board and bitch about the bitching