Tim,
I would like to address, or rather, give my thoughts on the occupy141 platform.
Item 1, isn't AGC base pay $98k a year? And if so, where are you getting the $125k figure? And is it not true that you once stated that you couldn't be paid enough to be an AGC? Why the sudden change of heart regarding AGC pay? And just to clear the air, you are asking for VOLUNTARY pledges, not an actual pay cut correct. To do an actual pay cut for the AGC's, the by-laws have to be changed correct? So I just want to be clear, this "pledge", is not an actual pay cut, and really not enforceable correct?
Item 2, 3, & 4, IMO, you wont be able to collect the deductions so these items are moot.
Item 5, Isn't the Eboard comprised of all the elected officials from DL141? How would you "create" this diversity? The Eboard right now is pretty diverse, wouldn't you agree. Or will it be because it's not the eboard of your choice, and by your choice, I mean the slate you are putting together, it is not diverse enough?
Item 6, You know my thought on this, IMO, I think this is just you grandstanding, preying on the ignorance of the "masses" to think that you can accomplish this. I know that you can't deliver this promise, and deep down I think you do to. What do we get when you can't deliver this campaign promise? I'll tell you what we get, squat, nadda, zero, nothing, just you saying "I tried".
Item 7, Agree
Item 8, See items's 2, 3, & 4
Item 9, Agree, but with some understanding that they will assist other stations/AGC's if/when and as needed.
Item 10, Agree with some reservations.
Item 11, Agree
PJ,
Item 1: Kindly review the LM2 reports. AGC's are over $100,000. Not sure where or who you are listening to that tells you otherwise. $120,000+ is the Presidents salary. I'm not sure if I could be any more explicit by saying they are volunteer deductions and all Occupy 141 team members have signed a commitment letter. Monies will be posted on the website beginning the first check. If you don't believe it will happen then I'm not going to try to convince you, but our union is under alot of pressure with the TWU and the IBT so it makes no sense to lie. If I'm blessed to represent the group then it will be done.
At any rate, an AGC job with US AIRWAYS is a tough job, especially when you have kids in school. It doesn't help when the District UA president refuses to give the necessary resources to your AGC. The US AIRWAYS AGC has to fly all over the nation because they have alot more members to represent than a UA AGC. At any rate, I don't explicitly remember saying that but I suppose it fits since I never felt I could truly commit to an AGC job until my youngest son graduated from high school. My son graduated this past August so I now owe it to myself and the membership to do all I can to bring this union back to the members like it never has been.
Item 2: Thankfully, it isn't conditioned on your opinion. It will happen. Nuff said
Item 3, 4: This will happen regardless of anything else. It saves $200,000 over 4 years of your money. Having an in-house attorney actually not only saves money and billings but it provides triple the resources for our members. If you need me to explain how this saves money then just ask. You need to understand that the reason why we have high priced outside law firms [again, kindly review the LM'2's before you falsely assume things], is because of all the perks, i.e., executive suites for conventions, limo's, tickets, etc. I won't be needing any of that and neither will any of our new AGC's.
Item 5: PJ, the eboard may be diverse enough for you but not me. Of the 23 permanent full time jobs on the eboard [Prez, S/T, 21 AGC's,] do you see any blacks? Blacks are almost a majority class in our district and I think it makes us stronger if we strive for more diversity than what we have. Are there any female rampers? I think we have to strive to make sure all voices are on the district dime. As long as this is my ticket, I'm going to strive for diversity. Divsersity also means more than just race/sex. We must be sensitive to having a part timer on negotiations and a lead. Remember, it makes us stronger to have ALL voices, at least it will make me stronger.
Item 6: No ignorance needed.
Item 8. Not sure if I follow you. It's a given and if we can't have stenographers like other unions do then we are just a cruddy union that blows money unnecessary.
Item 9: sorry bud, doesn't matter if you agree with it or not. It will happen because I'm actually giving you the one thing that you been complaining about and you are pissed. Sheesh. Cut out the politic blinders PJ and start supporting your US AIRWAYS family on these items. If we have you and others playing politics complaining about the very things you been begging for, but you dont' support now because I'm the one who is bringing it to you since Delaney lied. At any rate, you better hope he doesn't have a pen to sign off on a LOA when AH comes calling for your station. Certainly, your AGC won't have your back and the AGC flipped like a pancake after he went on TV in BUF. His own blood got locked out and he turned the pages that Delaney pimped those guys on. I never would have thought.
Item 10: You agree but with some reservations??? Really? If you want to support the establishment then fine, you will get your status quo and you will wish me away. But those who have a hard time agreeing to this platform are just biased due to their politics.
Oh, and we have identified over $2 million in YOUR savings that we will be saving. The looting of this district is a joke and IMO it makes no sense to waste away all the money that they do.
Onward
www.occupyiam141.com
Tim