Bedford inserts foot into mouth
12-20-2009, 12:40 PM
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12-20-2009, 12:51 PM
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I agree ALPA left a hole in the Midwest contract that TPG/BB walked through to outsource the flying.
But it was the Republic Teamsters that "locked-out" the Midwest pilots from a FAIR and EQUITABLE integration. They have delayed the integration so Republic pilots can fill all the pilot positions before the integration is complete.
Here's BB first idea about integration...
Indianapolis-based Republic said it will replace all of Midwest’s Boeing 717s with Embraer 190s once the separate unions that represent pilots and flight attendants merge their ranks, Republic Chairman and CEO Bryan Bedford said.
My union brothers at Republic delayed integration to gain jobs, while at the same time the Midwest pilots go to the unemployment line.
Whos actions are worse... TPG/BB or Republic Teamsters?
Last edited by MD80; 12-20-2009 at 04:56 PM.
12-20-2009, 01:45 PM
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I agree ALPA left a hole in the Midwest contract that TPG/BB walked through to outsource the flying.
It was the Republic Teamsters that "locked-out" the Midwest pilots from a FAIR and EQUITABLE integration. They have delayed the integration so Republic pilots can fill all the pilot positions before the integration is complete.
Here's BB first idea about integration...
Indianapolis-based Republic said it will replace all of Midwest’s Boeing 717s with Embraer 190s once the separate unions that represent pilots and flight attendants merge their ranks, Republic Chairman and CEO Bryan Bedford said.
My union brothers at Republic delayed integration to gain jobs, while at in same time the Midwest pilots go to the unemployment line.
Whos actions are worse... TPG/BB or Republic Teamsters?
It was the Republic Teamsters that "locked-out" the Midwest pilots from a FAIR and EQUITABLE integration. They have delayed the integration so Republic pilots can fill all the pilot positions before the integration is complete.
Here's BB first idea about integration...
Indianapolis-based Republic said it will replace all of Midwest’s Boeing 717s with Embraer 190s once the separate unions that represent pilots and flight attendants merge their ranks, Republic Chairman and CEO Bryan Bedford said.
My union brothers at Republic delayed integration to gain jobs, while at in same time the Midwest pilots go to the unemployment line.
Whos actions are worse... TPG/BB or Republic Teamsters?
Last edited by Dirty Rat; 12-20-2009 at 01:59 PM.
12-20-2009, 07:29 PM
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And there you have it folks. Words Spoken from two of the smartest and most admirable pilots to walk this earth. Baby Boomer Style.
12-20-2009, 09:22 PM
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It will be nice when the middle class starts to stand up against tools like Bedford.
12-20-2009, 09:51 PM
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My understanding is that the IBTs job is to represent IBT dues paying members. As a former ALPA member I assume that this is also ALPA's responsibilty.
12-21-2009, 06:26 AM
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Man, that's good to hear. Good luck! Oh, by the way, are you above me on the seniority list and if you are, can you convince a few more like you to leave as well? I'd appreciate it.
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