I'm glad you're having a bit of a rant. Nice to hear it. 🙂
What I'd like to hear is your opinion on separation from the pilots. This is a hot button now and I for one am totally against it. I don't think any amount of carefuly crafted launguage can do better than what we have currently.
I think Mike is walking a crooked line where this is concerned. And I'm afraid we'll all pay dearly for it.
Pilots always get first picks, most of the increases, rigs, etc. DO NOT SEPARATE!!!! The company has been wanting to separate flight attendants from the pilots for decades and in every single section 6 negotiations...DON'T DO IT!!!
The company is going to use your leadership (they know all their weaknesses), and convince them to separate. Carol A. is something like 69, collects her pension since its in the PBGC and USAirways emerged as a new company, and she sstill gets paid 105 International pay, never flies or out there to see what is going on in the real world of flying, Mike Flores, the same issue collects his 105, international pay, expenses and there is no incentive for these guys to concern themselves with what will happen to you. John McCorkey currently has the BIG vote, Alin in DCA never bucks to cause any discontent, and goes along with McCork, and Mike feeds into all this to keep his seat. Aida you grievance Chair does the same. They all start looking busy around election time to pacify the membership, and once they get reelected, go back to the same crap of lazy-nothing-accomlishers, collect and top out at their seniority taking you $$ money. Company doesn't care as long as they get what they want from your leadership.
The only leadership at the MEC that was fighting hard for you was Rob W. and Lynne C. But, their base numbers were too small, and Mike didn't care what they wanted or said, didn't even include them in on many, many issues, as he was only concerned in convincing PHL Pres as he needs his big vote. John Mc know this and sits comfortably on his %%% ass and gets these appointees and VP to go in his office and do all the work...telling his members he's busy going to CWA and International meetings.
Get rid of these sponges who take up all your $$ dues and surround themselves with the folks that have the least talents to represent...including Aida , your MEC grievance chair.
Don't believe what they say, because when they are spewing their criticisms to defend their seat, they are desparate. The elections are around the corner..First the MEC, then your PHL local in April. Get ready to clean house and really, find the best candidates who you know would not and do not bunkle under pressure and criticism, who are intelligent, and not self sersving (key to finding good folks out there).
I gave you my opinions, you guys need to do the rest.
Folks to get rid of:
Carol Aust.
Mike Fl.
John Mc and all his staff.
Alin DCA
Aida /Griev.
You will see major changes, and finally get a reasonable agreement. Don't be afraid to CHANGE YOUR LEADERSHIP. Five years and NO tentative joint agreement. In 6 months East goes into section 6 negotiations.
Haven't you guys figured this out yet????? Mike F. and Carol have no incentive to finalize. As long as this drags out, Carol A. hold her pay and position of union $$ collecting. If there is a joint agreement, ther is 30 days to have an MECP election with PHX included. He won't win..so he's going to drag his feet.
They all have their hands in this kettle...get rid of them. Roll-up your sleeves, get tough with the company, and win alot of the language you gave, get them back!!! All 3 concessionary contracts for 9 years is long enough!
