Originally Posted by Plane Ramrod

Don't worry GB, you will get used to the 24 hour news cycle, until then, please, enjoy your family, because when all this ALPA stuff is done, that's all you have - and that's a good thing. (Then you can post b-lists about the then current admin)

FWIW, no one in the MEC wants to answer about the FPL log. Every time it comes up, it goes away. It's required and it is not published. The reason may be a good sub-topic for an AMES message. As for formality, it all depends on who you are. My number has been black listed from even the most apolitical committee members. I'm sure they like taking your calls, but its not so for many of us. THAT'S WRONG!

As far as what does the CBA say? Well, if the company needs a trip filled, and I have the option of filling it; then I don't see the problem with the company throwing an extra C-Note at me to fill the trip. As long as I'm not taking the cash from another member (sorry, pilots not yet hired don't count), then I'm good with it. I like the people I work with, I am friends with many of them, but in the end, I fly airplanes for the cash, so I can enjoy my time with my family/friends (again, some of which work here).

This isn't a social experiment, like the MEC would like to profess. The MEC's aim to limit the furlough during the off season strategy is severely flawed and should be fixed. Unfortunately, they have Obamanomics on the brain, and will not accept input from anyone of unlike mind.

Since no one will get back to me, please look into the REQUIREMENT to publish trip drops, and the reason why the SPA MEC refuses to comply with ALPA policy. If I understood why, then maybe I could let go.

If you feel REALLY energetic, why not contact ARM and get him to post why he feels its okay to ride the gravy train while the rest of us settle in an min guarantee. He is a computer kind of dude, and I'm sure he is a member here.

As for picking and choosing, the MEC has always had a tool to insure proper staffing. They haven't used it. EVER! Yet they try to force staffing through the back door, via deep sixing the 150% for overtime, clamping down on move-up pay, enforcing the limit on 200% JRM pay (even though it is IMPOSSIBLE to be JRM'd at Spirit). This is ludicrous, either they are properly staffed or not. If they are not properly staffed, then file a grievance and go to arbitration. These guys would rather bust in the back door, by limiting pilot pay, than walk through the front door, which is wide open. It's a slam dunk, but the MEC would rather bust in the back door. I don't understand! I'm not a an astronaut, but I still can't wrap my brain around what these guys are doing.

Please, talk to your MEC and get back to the rest of us that they will not answer.
Thanks,
-PR

Originally Posted by Plane Ramrod

I just read the MEC's timely reminder that open enrollment ends DEC 14.

An added note for those taking advantage of the FSA, starting next year you will need a prescription for reimbursement of OTC meds, which will make it more difficult to spend the entire balance so plan accordingly.
More info here:

Get ready for FSA changes: IRS issues regs for 2011 OTC drug reimbursements - Don't Mess With Taxes



On a lighter note, I couldn't help but notice there was no mention in the update of why the FPL isn't being published as required. Hmmm.... I guess that topic is supposed to just go away...

Originally Posted by willflyforcash

I heard January 30th for a New Hire class. Anyone confirm?

Originally Posted by Sailor

Rod
I dont think it went away, I think there isnt much we can do about it, just what I think with no bad intent on my part. So...talking about it here isnt gonna make it any better, I think we are all tired anyways.
Best wishes.

Cheers

Originally Posted by skybolt

If only your attitude had prevailed three years ago. We would have never suffered through the recalls and infighting. Seriously, I find it ironic that the same people who run our union today (and failing to publish FPL info) were the same people demanding it be published three and four years ago.

Originally Posted by captscott26

That was our delivery slot. We sold it. Couldn't ramp up the staffing enough to fly it so we passed on it. I could be wrong, but this is what I've heard from numerous sources.