New Tulsa Attitudes

[Boomer]

Some number of months ago, I called for a no-compete clause as being a condition for election or appointment to the position of an officer in all TWU Locals and the International.

A no-compete clause is standard in many forms of private enterprise and conditional on some levels of Federal service.

There is no reason that the locals should not lead the International by incorporating a no-compete clause into the Local By-Laws.

And, before it becomes a question: no one has ever attempted it before.

 

[proAMT]

Re. "ANTI" candidates...

Tip: You can only win when you are FOR something. The terms "I don't" or "We can't" or "I'm ANTI..." end miserably, always.

Will the TWU accomplish anything for you? No. Unless you mushrooms accept the fact you are employed at lukewarm wages for lukewarm average performance. TWU gets paid first, and doles out to the locals as they see fit. They even got Videtich to sign a whimper loyalty letter along with the local Presidents and officers. No balls. Brains? Sure. Union goons make a good living off your backs. Now you'll not even get a response from him, and you will never go on strike as long as you are TWU. TWU is NOT working for you, and they dazzle everyone you elect to local office.

Quit pretending slaves!

According to your definition I am definitely not TWU material. However, I am hardheaded and just stupid enough to tilt at windmills. I dunno I guess I just like slamming my head into brick walls. Brother there is a part of me that shares your same cynicism. If you choose not to vote then allow Kevin and I to entertain you. We will achieve some level of success or get crushed trying. I'd rather get my bass whipped trying to change things then to not try at all. Enjoy the show!

I am FOR membership democracy, allowing the membership to decide major policy directions and taking a stand against taking more concessions. I am also for working with rather than against our line stations. If the Pilots and Flight Attendants will return the favor I am also for allying with their unions in times of crises.

 

[proAMT]

Some number of months ago, I called for a no-compete clause as being a condition for election or appointment to the position of an officer in all TWU Locals and the International.

A no-compete clause is standard in many forms of private enterprise and conditional on some levels of Federal service.

There is no reason that the locals should not lead the International by incorporating a no-compete clause into the Local By-Laws.

And, before it becomes a question: no one has ever attempted it before.

I remember hearing about the motion at the last union meeting and the local being unable to bring to a vote for some legal reason in this state. However the local President mentioned that he would investigate whether or not it could come to a vote in Tennessee or Texas (MEM, ELP).
My motions seem to get the same treatment. They are either illegal, unconstitutional or tabled until it don't matter any more.

Believe me I'd be more than happy to sign. I'm 50 and looking fwd to retirement in the next 10 years the very last thing I'd consider would be jumping ship. Those people are right up their with scabs in my book. I'm not what one would consider a shirt and tie guy I'm more into torching mansions. (Just a figure of speech, lol)

 

[The Goose]

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Those people are right up their with scabs in my book. I'm not what one would consider a shirt and tie guy.

Actually, lower than scabs, if you think about it. Lower than whale crap, even (and it sinks).

I'm more into torching mansions. (Just a figure of speech, lol)

Capital (figuratively), which owns law enforcement, figured out years ago (after the French Revolution) if the common citizen were allowed enough possessions to fear losing them, there would be no revolts. There have been attempts to unbalance the scales, but they didn't work - we have unions to thank for that.

Fear works nicely, and Capital isn't afraid as are the workers. It'll take something rather serious to get the masses off their collective ass.

 

[proAMT]

torching mansions is more like a metaphor but I think it gets the point across.

I agree with what your saying Goose.

 

[Bob Owens]

Some number of months ago, I called for a no-compete clause as being a condition for election or appointment to the position of an officer in all TWU Locals and the International.

A no-compete clause is standard in many forms of private enterprise and conditional on some levels of Federal service.

There is no reason that the locals should not lead the International by incorporating a no-compete clause into the Local By-Laws.

And, before it becomes a question: no one has ever attempted it before.

It has been discussed, dont know anybody who's against it, just nobody has considered it a priority due to all the other stuff going on.