It sounds like aol will list the names of those that have contributed, exposing those that have not. Nothing has changed with their game plan, intimidation of their own. Sad.
"On or about April 22, 2008, defendant McI, using electronic communication, threatened the safety of a US Airways pilot by stating that “I hope the
pilot group does not know about your plan to pay USAPA dues and join as a member,
else I fear for your safety.” Defendant McI is a member of the Board of Directors
of AWAPPA.
76. The defendants and their co-conspirators have harassed and intimidated a
pilot who was interested in becoming a USAPA representative by posting his telephone
number on the AWAPPA website and suggesting that a “couple HUNDRED strongly
worded [telephone] messages” may deter his participation with his union. The pilot has
determined not to become a USAPA representative, thereby depriving Phoenix-based US Airways pilots of representation within USAPA’s political structure.
77. The pilot referenced in paragraph 76 was forced to seek the assistance of
US Airways in dealing with multiple threats he received by both telephone and e-mail in
response to his interest in becoming a USAPA representative. One such electronic
communication sent on or about May 12, 2008, inquired as to when a “blanket party”
would be held for this pilot. Upon information and belief, a “blanket party” refers to a
method of assault in which attackers restrain and blind their victim by throwing a blanket over the victim’s head, and then strike the victim repeatedly. The same pilot has been subjected to the threat of a concerted effort by multiple pilots to put him on a “no fly” list in order to severely limit or eliminate his work opportunities."
