Who gives a s*** who he actually is?! He SAYS he's a financial officer... with (ahem) "friends" in the Industry. You know this very well... he's been your posting buddy for months!Tim Nelson said:
As you know, it isnt that simple. The leadership usually will become a management mouthpiece and do its best job of instilling fear of what can happen if a ta is turned down. The leadership also intentionally refrains from educating the membership on its options, especially more favorable ones.roabilly said:
Couldn't agree more. If only everyone in working class America felt that way again, this nation would be in a much better place...roabilly said:
Oh so you are now an IAM Member and know Karen?737823 said:
Huh? lol. I certainly don't care who he is. You are preaching to the choir. I don't even bring this stuff up, you do.roabilly said:
that's not altogether true. The constitution could have allowed a 'reasonable' time to nominate. The DOL didn't force a complete change in the constitution, it allowed for the interpretation to present more reasonableness. And that was the core of my case.700UW said:
In my hub, we were hit hard with the reductions from FT to PT. We are in the joint bidding process now, and there are many part time lines that "almost" run back to back. It has to be that way, because of the reductions. The filling of coverage gaps has to come from somewhere.........Tim Nelson said:
and if it isn't a further slap in the face. As I posted to Jet Job and the other guy, the 5 month "Temporary" window will allow the company to lay off members, and back fill them with temps. Kindly review the company openings on its web site and see how ORD has "Temp" openings starting in May. This after 850 reductions this month. And the worst is yet to come. What is further convincing of the leadership is that the US AIRWAYS Eboard members can't say how bad the United agreement was since they supported the eboard and put their loyalties with a man instead of the membership. Sad indeed.T5towbar said:
If that were a true statement-- you wouldn't spend countless hours answering his 'leading' questions. Of course, all of his questions just "happen" by complete coincidence of course (wink...wink)... to lead directly into a suitable direction for a tirade from which you can denounce the IAM, and it's Leadership.Tim Nelson said:
Yes. The 'new medical plans' are going to be rolled out next week. Many of the former United rampers will see an increase from $0 to over $400. So, even on the compensation side, IAM141 only negotiated a cost neutral contract. Tossed out great medical and half the profit sharing and ended up paying for their own raise. Never mind the work rules of start times, unlimited part time, etc. And, the entire eboard unanimously approved it.mike33 said:
I found it in LOA #3 of the UA contract at the end of the agreement. Better not be any shinanagins like that in ours. Although we already pay as a group. LOA obviously didn't stipulate $$ cost at the time of voting.Tim Nelson said:
