Next Up in the RLA Conga Line

[Cherokee_Cruiser]

The word scab should be reserved solely for one who crossed a picket line during a strike. Period, full stop.

 

[Cherokee_Cruiser]

Well we all know only reason you’re rooting for us is for your snap up. If not, I would bet you wouldn’t be. But the AA TA is hardly even real considering it sounds like it was approved against their bylaws. But I imagine a • show will ensue since they have people trying to get ALPA and this certainly paints a worse picture of APA. Hope our patience pays off.

I’m glad we have a snap up, but I’d still be happy for whatever airline pilot group goes out and sets that next high bar.

 

[Flyinthrew]

Why would I bag on those numbers? It's a nothing burger. The reality is it's a free vote. Almost everyone and their mother votes yes for a strike authorization. Ours were literally the same, 96% participation, 99% yes. The real test is when a TA comes out. UA's TA was a bust. AA's TA came out and apparently everyone hates it. It will be interesting to see Delta. Hey, I'm cheering for you all. Go industry leading and set the next high bar.

I think you might underestimate how angry and frustrated most of the group is. This vote may have been free, but most are ready to walk today. And any thought that an MEC or NC member might have that they were going rush a below average deal has been smothered by the clown shows at United and American. It has had an incredibly galvanizing effect.

 

[tcco94]

That’s tomorrow young padawan when United votes down Tumi TA by 90% (one can dream)

94% no on Tumi TA. A nice message!

 

[bike21]

I’ll start by saying that I wear my lanyard, and I stopped even carrying the hat with me.

That said, I hope this puts to rest the idea that some people have in their head that wearing a hat equals being a scab. The whole thing is childish, but this aspect is especially asinine.

I don’t think anyone is calling the “not giving up ma hat” guys scabs, but it isn’t a good look right now. Even more confusing is the green lanyard with the hat, like uhh what? Also, I enjoy wearing lanyards as much a stick in the eye, but I’m wearing mine until the contract is settled.

Childish? Maybe, but we have few avenues to show unity and it’s all part of the game. More childish of course is not bargaining in good faith so I’m glad 96% of us showed up for a resounding vote result.

 

[SlumTodd_Millionaire]

Did DALPA actually tell everyone not to comply with the company uniform policy?

 

[BobDDuck]

Did DALPA actually tell everyone not to comply with the company uniform policy?

Yes. The company won't do anything about it though as it would just exacerbate an already rapidly boiling over labor anger issue.

 

[SlumTodd_Millionaire]

Yes. The company won't do anything about it though as it would just exacerbate an already rapidly boiling over labor anger issue.

Still. Unless I was a DALPA volunteer, I probably would keep wearing the hat, too. As minor as it is, it’s still an illegal job action. Plus I would argue it’s unprofessional, but I know I’m old school about the uniform.

 

[bike21]

How about AA/UA/WN and everyone else currently in long drawn out negotiations launch a strike effort as well? A solid collective effort that would be.

 

[SlumTodd_Millionaire]

How about AA/UA/WN and everyone else currently in long drawn out negotiations launch a strike effort as well? A solid collective effort that would be.

Sounds like a great way to get on the NMB’s s*** list and never get releases for anyone.

 

[bike21]

Sounds like a great way to get on the NMB’s s*** list and never get releases for anyone.

Sounds like a great way for labor to show our resolve is more like it. I can give two poops about the board’s feelings on the matter.

 

[Skåning]

Sounds like a great way for labor to show our resolve is more like it. I can give two poops about the board’s feelings on the matter.

Exactly and it’s more about public perception too. If labor unrest threatens peoples holiday travel plans, it helps motivate management to make a deal.

 

[SlumTodd_Millionaire]

You can always tell who has never had to actually deal with the realities of the RLA and NMB.

 

[MikeD]

Delta pilots refusing to wear hats? Wow. What’s next, seeing a Delta jet taxi fast?

 

[///AMG]

Delta pilots refusing to wear hats? Wow. What’s next, seeing a Delta jet taxi fast?

Haha. They must have a better hat supplier. It took 5 months to even get mine (though I've since learned we don't really seem to "do" hats, so not sure what to do with it).

 

[ASpilot2be]

Haha. They must have a better hat supplier. It took 5 months to even get mine (though I've since learned we don't really seem to "do" hats, so not sure what to do with it).

It's to hold car keys!

 

[///AMG]

It's to hold car keys!

haha bro I think you solved the matrix......the hook above the JS was designed to hold the hat which holds the keys! Genius Boeing!!!!!!!

 

[ASpilot2be]

haha bro I think you solved the matrix......the hook above the JS was designed to hold the hat which holds the keys! Genius Boeing!!!!!!!

I have done a lot of watching from the jumpseat.

 

[Skåning]

It took 5 months to even get mine (though I've since learned we don't really seem to "do" hats, so not sure what to do with it).

Did they make you get it? Hats are optional (discouraged)

 

[bike21]

You can always tell who has never had to actually deal with the realities of the RLA and NMB.

Classic.