Mechanics Start holding Informational Picketing

[Bob Owens]

What is really hilarious is watching "tough guy" union presidents picketing the company while on company paid time. That is awesome!

Actually, I'm on VC this week.

 

[Mr Red]

Actually, I'm on VC this week.

Bob,some of these STOOGES don't even need a reply .

 

[Overspeed]

Well, assuming you can count at least 29 mechanics are in the video. We had around 50 in that session and around half that the next session. By the way both candidates were there.

Yes, the TWU is to blame for the lack of solidarity, just as management is to blame for the performance of the company. The TWU is responsible for the structure of the Union, they could change it, make it similar to what works such as what the SWA Flight Attendants and Local 100 have but instead we have a hodgepodge mix of locals with no consistent thought process behind the makeup of those locals. Weighted votes, a lack of structure, unelected officials who outrank elected ones, Nobody's in charge. It's a mess, and yes the International is responsible for that.

So you would advocate for merging all or some of the line maintenance locals together? Okay. I'll go with that. When are you putting that plan together? I'll sign that petition, vote for that plan, pass out flyers you name it.

 

[Overspeed]

Actually, I'm on VC this week.

Better yet, using your TWU negotiated benefits.

 

[Buck]

Better yet, using your TWU negotiated benefits.

Ok help me out here? I am at a loss as to your meaning concerning the use of TWU negotiated benefits to bring the line locals together?

 

[ULM148]

Actually, I'm on VC this week.

Thank you President Owens for your time and dedication to all Union Brother's and Sister's.

 

[Chuck Schalk]

So you would advocate for merging all or some of the line maintenance locals together? Okay. I'll go with that. When are you putting that plan together? I'll sign that petition, vote for that plan, pass out flyers you name it.

Overspeed, who ever you are? you do alot of talking, why dont you do some action since you knock everyone and you seem to have a grip on what to do. I will be waiting for your battle plans.


why dont we all use are real names and where we are from? what is the big secret?

 

[Bob Owens]

Better yet, using your TWU negotiated benefits.

Yep, one week of VC less than most, even most non union, thanks to "Yes men" like you.

 

[Hopeful]

Better yet, using your TWU negotiated benefits.

What do you on YOUR one week less vacation per year? Volunteer at the international?

 

[Bob Owens]

What do you on YOUR one week less vacation per year? Volunteer at the international?

My guess is he plays Golf with the company.

 

[toroshark]

My guess is he plays Golf with the company.

Is not that the same as playing 18 holes with the Intl? :huh:

 

[Frank Szabo]

My guess is he plays Golf with the company.

... or wears out a set of kneepads ...

 

[Frank Szabo]

Yep, one week of VC less than most, even most non union, thanks to "Yes men" like you.

Speaking of the "one week", the week taken from us had been earned already.

 

[Overspeed]

Yep, one week of VC less than most, even most non union, thanks to "Yes men" like you.

Yes I enjoy working instead of being in the unemployment line like all those unemployed no voters at UA, US, NW, etc...

I would have much preferred to keep the week but I did not get the option of lifting the system protection date to allow RIFs in lieu of pay and benefit cuts. The agenda of the presidents at that time seemed to be more political and wanted to drive the bus off the BK cliff. Ended up making a bad deal with the concessionary deal.

And Chuck it's not the name that's important, it's the message. People like you have weak arguments that when countered you attack the person as "in bed with management", "playing golf with the company", "a yes voter", "kool aid drinker", etc... While it may sound funny and you feel like a tough guy it is nothing more than being thug which is why the union has little to no clout in places like court, the media, and a PEB. When people discuss ways to improve labor's image or worth you say, "Screw you. Pay me."

On a historical note, not comparing any of this blog stuff to anything, every read the Federalist Papers? Those guys were such candy a**es hiding behind pseudonyms.

 

[Frank Szabo]

Yes I enjoy working instead of being in the unemployment line like all those unemployed no voters at UA, US, NW, etc...

I would have much preferred to keep the week but I did not get the option of lifting the system protection date to allow RIFs in lieu of pay and benefit cuts. The agenda of the presidents at that time seemed to be more political and wanted to drive the bus off the BK cliff. Ended up making a bad deal with the concessionary deal.

And Chuck it's not the name that's important, it's the message. People like you have weak arguments that when countered you attack the person as "in bed with management", "playing golf with the company", "a yes voter", "kool aid drinker", etc... While it may sound funny and you feel like a tough guy it is nothing more than being thug which is why the union has little to no clout in places like court, the media, and a PEB. When people discuss ways to improve labor's image or worth you say, "Screw you. Pay me."

On a historical note, not comparing any of this blog stuff to anything, every read the Federalist Papers? Those guys were such candy a**es hiding behind pseudonyms.

Their lives were at stake where all you have to worry about is an international appointment. Got kneepads?