Flying with non ALPA members
11-06-2012, 12:10 PM
#52
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I would go out of my way to make them feel as uncomfortable as possible. I would also make sure my ALPA lanyard and cheer poms are visible throughout the entire flight. Snide comments would be a must as well. I would also talk about my religion as well as political affiliation while we were at it...
I would ask how they feel about abortion and the upcoming election too...
Seriously, just do your job and go home...Don't start nonsense BS with anybody. Nobody cares.
I would ask how they feel about abortion and the upcoming election too...
Seriously, just do your job and go home...Don't start nonsense BS with anybody. Nobody cares.
11-06-2012, 12:15 PM
#53
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Treat the other pilot just as professionally as you would like to be treated when/if flying in their flight deck!
Just because you are union, you are NOT any better or worst than those who are non-union: as a pilot or as a human!
Just because you are union, you are NOT any better or worst than those who are non-union: as a pilot or as a human!
11-06-2012, 01:50 PM
#54
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They are stealing money out of my pocket. So by your logic, I should have dinner with the person who just robbed my house????
No thanks....
I will do the professional thing at work.....But I will not treat them with any dignity or courtesy as they deserve neither....
Jungle?
11-06-2012, 04:29 PM
#55
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How long have you've been a NON-MEMBER?
11-07-2012, 02:27 PM
#56
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I'm all for treating them as a professional on our (we have a minimum of two crew members) flight deck but I won't be going out for a drink with them I can assure you of that.
The point you are missing is that by virtue of being a FedEx pilot you reap benefits and protection provided by ALPA. A person may be a non-member but due to being employed here they are not, non-union.
As for the part about not being any better than them as a human, I disagree, I always make certain that I tote my share of responsibility, whether it be financial or other. In that respect I feel as though I am a better person than someone who is a free loader but I digress.
My initial post was just to get some ideas on how others deal with the non paying members, in hopes that those who have dealt with it a good bit could impart some of their wisdom.
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