RAH Union Letter to AE MEC Chairman
07-29-2013, 10:16 AM
#31
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Joined APC: Apr 2011
Position: Benched, and trying desperately
Posts: 43
The only thing left for me at my current position is that I still enjoy the time from "flight deck door locked" to "After Landing checklist". If we are jerks to each other, management will have taken that away as well.
Or... if I weren't so verbose, I could have just said...
Hey, can't we all jus' get along?
07-29-2013, 11:11 AM
#33
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Joined APC: Apr 2011
Posts: 49
Repeating what was posted on another site, but worth repeating; I really believe the pivotal labor battle is shaping up to be at RAH and their next contract which seems to be coming to a head. AND they seem to have pretty established agreements and job security for flying well into the future they don't have to buy with concessions.
What happens there will have repercussions throughout the whole "regional" industry, either resetting and repairing the damage done at Pinnacle, or firmly entrenching it. Every regional pilot has an interest in making RAH an industry leading pilot compensation and work rule contract.
These guys need our support, because the stage is being set such that everyone in this industry will sink or swim, slave wages or fair wages, depending how it goes down there.
What happens there will have repercussions throughout the whole "regional" industry, either resetting and repairing the damage done at Pinnacle, or firmly entrenching it. Every regional pilot has an interest in making RAH an industry leading pilot compensation and work rule contract.
These guys need our support, because the stage is being set such that everyone in this industry will sink or swim, slave wages or fair wages, depending how it goes down there.
07-29-2013, 12:05 PM
#34
Line Holder
Joined APC: Apr 2011
Position: ERJ 145 FO
Posts: 51
I applaud your labor group leader's attempt at Unity. However, the actions of your labor group do not mirror this attempt at regional pilot unity. I understand that your labor group has voted for a strike and that the mediator has not released you into the appropriate avenues with regards to the Railway Labor Act. Your labor group has not given your management any motivation to return to the bargaining table or take your labor group seriously. Your airline obviously still operates within the acceptable parameters of the agreements with all your major airline customers that none of these contracts have attempted to be cancelled by said customers. Your on time performance is obviously still acceptable to the Department of Transportation because your airline is not having massive fines levied against it for terrible operational performance. My point is, your entire labor group has the tools available to force your management back to the bargaining table. Either do to apathy or fear of retribution your labor group lacks the wherewithal to utilize those tools as leverage to force your management to negotiate a reasonable industry leading contract for your pilot group.
I want your labor group to have the same protections and guarantees that I have in my labor contract. I would actually rather see your pilot group awarded with a better contract, one that is industry-leading. You have declared your intentions, if you truly wish to receive support from your regional brothers and sisters and no longer be considered the "Bottom Feeders," of the regional airline industry... It is imperative that your labor group take action now.
I want your labor group to have the same protections and guarantees that I have in my labor contract. I would actually rather see your pilot group awarded with a better contract, one that is industry-leading. You have declared your intentions, if you truly wish to receive support from your regional brothers and sisters and no longer be considered the "Bottom Feeders," of the regional airline industry... It is imperative that your labor group take action now.
Just letting you know some of us are doing our part and more are joining everyday.
Also I am voting NO on anything shoved in my face that is not industry leading.
07-29-2013, 01:04 PM
#35
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2005
Position: AA A320
Posts: 1,624
You are delusional.
You think this is actually going to help your cause? Doubtful. Your attitude and actions are pathetic. Do you go home and brag to your friends and family about how you screwed hundreds of passengers over the past 4 days of work? That's who you are really hurting. Executive management doesn't give two sh1ts about your personal slow down. Do you not have any sense of morality or professionalism? With an attitude like this, you deserve to stay at a regional. You are a child.
You are never going to get something that is "industry leading." Do you live in a cave or just prefer to ignore the environment in which you operate? Republic is going to get a 9E type contract. Look at the industry around you; not the fantasy one you have created in you head.
I have been taking action for a long time. I taxi how the AIM tells me. I write up anything even at out stations and on go home day. I won't drop the brake until in communication with ramp. Will only call in range once. If they don't answer not my problem. I never call for ramp agents or jet bridge driver. I will just sit there until someone shows up. I run APU more than allowed.
Also I am voting NO on anything shoved in my face that is not industry leading.
07-29-2013, 01:27 PM
#36
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Joined APC: Apr 2011
Position: ERJ 145 FO
Posts: 51
You are delusional.
You think this is actually going to help your cause? Doubtful. Your attitude and actions are pathetic. Do you go home and brag to your friends and family about how you screwed hundreds of passengers over the past 4 days of work? That's who you are really hurting. Executive management doesn't give two sh1ts about your personal slow down. Do you not have any sense of morality or professionalism? With an attitude like this, you deserve to stay at a regional. You are a child.
You are never going to get something that is "industry leading." Do you live in a cave or just prefer to ignore the environment in which you operate? Republic is going to get a 9E type contract. Look at the industry around you; not the fantasy one you have created in you head.
I have been taking action for a long time. I taxi how the AIM tells me. I write up anything even at out stations and on go home day. I won't drop the brake until in communication with ramp. Will only call in range once. If they don't answer not my problem. I never call for ramp agents or jet bridge driver. I will just sit there until someone shows up. I run APU more than allowed.
Also I am voting NO on anything shoved in my face that is not industry leading.
Also I am not creating a slow down. Everything I am doing other than Running the APU is completely by my SOP so I am being a safe captain. If you don't like me being safe than that is your own opinion. That's not my fault following my SOP causes delays on pax.
07-29-2013, 02:08 PM
#37
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2008
Posts: 324
You are delusional.
You think this is actually going to help your cause? Doubtful. Your attitude and actions are pathetic. Do you go home and brag to your friends and family about how you screwed hundreds of passengers over the past 4 days of work? That's who you are really hurting. Executive management doesn't give two sh1ts about your personal slow down. Do you not have any sense of morality or professionalism? With an attitude like this, you deserve to stay at a regional. You are a child.
You are never going to get something that is "industry leading." Do you live in a cave or just prefer to ignore the environment in which you operate? Republic is going to get a 9E type contract. Look at the industry around you; not the fantasy one you have created in you head.
You think this is actually going to help your cause? Doubtful. Your attitude and actions are pathetic. Do you go home and brag to your friends and family about how you screwed hundreds of passengers over the past 4 days of work? That's who you are really hurting. Executive management doesn't give two sh1ts about your personal slow down. Do you not have any sense of morality or professionalism? With an attitude like this, you deserve to stay at a regional. You are a child.
You are never going to get something that is "industry leading." Do you live in a cave or just prefer to ignore the environment in which you operate? Republic is going to get a 9E type contract. Look at the industry around you; not the fantasy one you have created in you head.
Originally Posted by SpreadEagle
I applaud your labor group leader's attempt at Unity. However, the actions of your labor group do not mirror this attempt at regional pilot unity. I understand that your labor group has voted for a strike and that the mediator has not released you into the appropriate avenues with regards to the Railway Labor Act. Your labor group has not given your management any motivation to return to the bargaining table or take your labor group seriously. Your airline obviously still operates within the acceptable parameters of the agreements with all your major airline customers that none of these contracts have attempted to be cancelled by said customers. Your on time performance is obviously still acceptable to the Department of Transportation because your airline is not having massive fines levied against it for terrible operational performance. My point is, your entire labor group has the tools available to force your management back to the bargaining table. Either do to apathy or fear of retribution your labor group lacks the wherewithal to utilize those tools as leverage to force your management to negotiate a reasonable industry leading contract for your pilot group.
I want your labor group to have the same protections and guarantees that I have in my labor contract. I would actually rather see your pilot group awarded with a better contract, one that is industry-leading. You have declared your intentions, if you truly wish to receive support from your regional brothers and sisters and no longer be considered the "Bottom Feeders," of the regional airline industry... It is imperative that your labor group take action now.
I want your labor group to have the same protections and guarantees that I have in my labor contract. I would actually rather see your pilot group awarded with a better contract, one that is industry-leading. You have declared your intentions, if you truly wish to receive support from your regional brothers and sisters and no longer be considered the "Bottom Feeders," of the regional airline industry... It is imperative that your labor group take action now.
07-29-2013, 07:08 PM
#38
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2009
Posts: 190
With the IBT clown show running rampant, there is simply no way there will be anything close to an industry leading contract. RAH pilots should just accept the fact the IBT has lost and the only way to get any sort of contract improvement is to get hired somewhere else. 
07-29-2013, 07:53 PM
#39
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Joined APC: May 2013
Posts: 2,594
With the IBT clown show running rampant, there is simply no way there will be anything close to an industry leading contract. RAH pilots should just accept the fact the IBT has lost and the only way to get any sort of contract improvement is to get hired somewhere else.
07-30-2013, 03:58 AM
#40
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Joined APC: Apr 2013
Posts: 70
I have been taking action for a long time. I taxi how the AIM tells me. I write up anything even at out stations and on go home day. I won't drop the brake until in communication with ramp. Will only call in range once. If they don't answer not my problem. I never call for ramp agents or jet bridge driver. I will just sit there until someone shows up. I run APU more than allowed.
Just letting you know some of us are doing our part and more are joining everyday.
Just letting you know some of us are doing our part and more are joining everyday.
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