FDX - What happens at the BOD in Vegas should be itemized!
10-23-2008, 01:11 PM
#11
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I think the MEC's actions in Vegas regarding "over the top" spending is representative of their belief of being "untouchable". As long as you are in step behind DW, you are in the club. Step out of line, and you are gone. That's why there isn't one block-rep that will give a straight, no BS answer to what happened to FE.
Remember, they are supposed to work for "US". The ONLY way we are going to change our course and gain a sense of unity and credibility amongst the rank and file on this property is a total house-cleaning. We need new leadership (even SOME leadership would be nice), we need new ideas, we need better communication, and we need to feel like we are collectively represented well.
Remember, they are supposed to work for "US". The ONLY way we are going to change our course and gain a sense of unity and credibility amongst the rank and file on this property is a total house-cleaning. We need new leadership (even SOME leadership would be nice), we need new ideas, we need better communication, and we need to feel like we are collectively represented well.
10-23-2008, 01:31 PM
#13
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I've attended several ALPA training courses over the years ... I always thought it was nice how breakfast and lunch were catered (everyone there was a volunteer after all) but it must have been quite expensive? It made me wonder if they treat our dues money as if it were coming out of their own pockets. Seems to me like that's how it should be? 
10-23-2008, 02:07 PM
#14
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No, not meant to "stir" at all. And I have lurked quite some time and chose this opportunity to first post.
What I will say is that the intent is to increase our level or awareness and impress upon the general pilot/union membership that we need to take ownership of our Union and we need to do it sooner rather than later. There is a relatively long list of misrepresentation and the only person(s) to blame are those that currently claim "leadership".
Come on guys, ask yourself if your $2,000 to $5,000 a year is worth it? I am not saying "quit". What I am saying is demand better.
Information is knowledge. Knowledge is power.
What I will say is that the intent is to increase our level or awareness and impress upon the general pilot/union membership that we need to take ownership of our Union and we need to do it sooner rather than later. There is a relatively long list of misrepresentation and the only person(s) to blame are those that currently claim "leadership".
Come on guys, ask yourself if your $2,000 to $5,000 a year is worth it? I am not saying "quit". What I am saying is demand better.
Information is knowledge. Knowledge is power.
10-23-2008, 06:49 PM
#17
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10-23-2008, 07:00 PM
#18
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Issue is with the (apparent) hedonism on display in Vegas while neglecting the desires of the membership, not with supporting other local unions.
10-23-2008, 07:21 PM
#19
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Understand, but just shedding some light on why you see the BOD meetings in some places and not other more economical ones.
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