USA320Pilot said:
I find it interesting that "naysayers", who continue to support union leaders who have and continue to get worse and worse company proposals, try to discredit the messenger(s).
The "just say no" and "concession stand is closed" crowd has badly hurt rank-and-file union members and continue to do so, instead of posting the facts. I find it sad that ALPA MEC chairman Bill Pollock and communication committee chairman Jack Stephen regularly have to correct misinformation made by fellow pilots.
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From company letter to ALPA employees:
As you can see, there are significant differences between the retiree medical benefits being offered to pilots who retire effective on or by January 1, 2005, and those who retire after that date. As we move through the bankruptcy process, further changes to retiree medical benefits may be required. Additionally, the Company reserves the right to seek to change or terminate retiree medical benefits at any time. You should keep these factors in mind when making retirement decisions.
From the company letter to AFA, CWA, IAM, and non-union employees:
Please note that, in most cases, these changes cannot be made without the approval of the bankruptcy court. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that the retiree medical benefits described above will be the ultimate result. Furthermore, additional changes to retiree medical benefits may be required as we move through the bankruptcy process, and the Company reserves the right to seek to change or terminate retiree medical benefits at any time. You should keep these factors in mind when making retirement decisions.
From company letter to TWU:
Please note that additional changes to retiree medical benefits may be required as we move through the bankruptcy process. Additionally, the Company reserves the right to seek to change or terminate retiree medical benefits at any time. You should keep these factors in mind when making retirement decisions.
So, USA320Pilot, what was that about "naysayers" who try to "discredit the messenger(s)?
As for who posts facts, well - let's just say that the facts speak for themselves. But it does look like the "just say yes" crowd strayed away from the facts a little.
Jim
ps - USA320Pilot, how could you be so wrong, again....