Bear96 said:
Can anyone shed some light on what the beef is the people leading the recall have against Teddy?
From an outsider like me this seems at first blush to be really stupid, because from what I can tell Teddy is the best leader to come out of AFA in a long time.
But maybe they have legitimate reasons for the recall that us "outsiders" are not aware of? Anyone know?
At least I
hope it is based on something substantive and not just personal petty politics and ambitions, or it is indeed a pathetic move.
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Bear,
“Legitimate†reasons? NOT A ONE!
To paraphrase, here are some of the comments these three “Power Mongers†have made to justify their lunacy: ‘Teddy makes spelling mistakes’ ‘Teddy made a mistake on the Hotline and had to redo.’ ‘Teddy was wrong when she thought Carol Austin was going over her head.’ (she wasn’t but that is a whole other thread). And of course they all think she is on US Aviation, which is their BIG THREAT!!! (FYI: Teddy could be here, but KNOW for a FACT that Laura (PHL) spends time here and am pretty sure Alin DCA is here also busy stirring up the Maa)
But here is the RICHEST excuse of all! When asked “why are you doing this†by one of the other LEC President who actually has a brain, Laura Albert’s (PHL LEC) responded that she needs to protect and take care of “Her PSA friends†and doesn’t think Teddy knows enough about “Fences†or will handle that issue as her “PSA Friends†would like. BTW Laura is previous PSA, her avatar has PSA on it, her “good friend†Groff is previous PSA, as is Goff’s “good friend†Sr. VP of Ops, Big Al Crelin, as is his friend VP of Labor Relations, Al Hemmingway. I could go on and on but you should be getting the picture by now. Makes you wonder just where Laura’s loyalties really lay?
You can read between the lines here. The only “Fence†AFA is talking about, at least for now, is the around the bases. After the merger, the only base Laura’s very senior “PSA Friends†may not have access to, would be the new one out West near where most of them live. I ask myself, ‘how high does Laura need to stack that deck? She already put one of her “PSA Friends,†with previous ‘fence experience,’ on the Merger Negotiating Committee. What about the rest of the Flight Attendants who are NOT, previous PSA, who are NOT in the top 10% of the seniority list and who do NOT live out West?
This recall is self-serving BS pure and simple!
Another excuse is that Teddy is leaving and they need someone to stay throughout the merger. Well, it may well be all over by Dec. and if not then what have they gained by pulling her out early? Nothing!
Here is another BIG 411 for those three numbskulls:
Just because Teddy is taking the VFLR in December does NOT mean she has to leave her position! As long as here name remains on the US Airways System Seniority list (which it will) and as long as she informs AFA that she intends to stay active and keep her dues current, she can continue to vote, run for office or keep the seat she presently holds. You may recall that, that is exactly why Steve Hearn, previous CLT LECP remained in office when he took his VF to go work for the TSA.
I believe that “IF†the Flight Attendants or the MEC needed Teddy to stay on for a few extra months in order to get them through the merger process that she would honor those requests. Even though that would mean she was working for free. Because THAT is how dedicated Teddy is to the Flight Attendants! So there goes that excuse.
REAL REASONS FOR THE RECALL:
Mike (CLT) who wants her seat and openly states that “HE is the ONLY ONE Qualified to do the jobâ€. (Hope the talent is even half of what his ego is.)
Every dastardly deed needs a “fall guy.†In this terrible trio that “fall guy†is Alin (DCA). Alin (DCA) spent 3 or 4 terms in the shadows of Karen and Bob. Now, he thinks he is finally one of the "Big Boys." As you can see, Laura (PHL) & Mike (CLT) are using him well, no need for them to dirty their hands too badly when they have Alin to do that work for them. Notice the name at the bottom of the email calling for the “Special Meeting†and the recall! Also notice it is the ONLY name the members can connect with the recall making most of them believe it is Alin who is the instigator and initiator (Nope, that would be Mike and his hunger for power.) Most members do not know who “70†or “89†(PHL & CLT) are so by using Alin, Mike and Laura were able to “Hide Behind†the numbers so to speak. Mike and Laura both know the apathy among the FA group will allow them to get away with their particular agendas as long as they can keep somewhat covert. Alin is a weakling trying to prove he is “Tuff enough†to do the job. Alin (DCA) has personality conflicts with Teddy that go back to their time on the MAA negotiating committee, he doesn’t like Teddy so he has made her his “Target†which makes him the “Perfect Fall guy.â€
Laura, well, you should be able to figure that one out. Management wants Teddy gone. Laura is management.
Teddy, is the most honest, most moral, most ethical MEC President we have ever had. They cannot tell you she stole money, misused union dollars or has done anything unethical or even close to it. As I stated about this is all BS so that Personal and Political Agendas can be served.
This email will bring out the guilty & self-serving so you are going to hear all kinds of crap, come back and re-read this post because this is what is really happening.
Sorry for the length but such treachery cannot be easily explained
