PTO dont even try to go there with your Union/Craft Bull Feces as your excuse for not being able to simply apply lube to a jack, Im not stupid man. Ive been in a UNION for twenty years and not once has it been an issue for a mechanic to use a can of WD-40, Rustolene, Liquid wrench or any other means necessary to accomplish a task.
Fact is your to LAZY or INCOMPETENT to get the job done and wish to take the easy road even if it means compromising the safety of the general public and the integrity of the aircraft.
Im not gonna let you bash the UNION because you are to stupid to operate a piston jack properly. Who gives a Rats Arse if its another crafts job, I be damned If I would lay my License on the line because of a delapidated piece of equipment. Lube the Damn thing, and let the chips fall where they may. You claim to have such a cozy relationship with management, cant you get things fixed around there?
If not, Lube the Damn jack and let'em file a grievance. what the F..K do you care anyway what the UNION does/said?
Your a SCAB remember? Just don't come on here and try to B.S. your way using UNIONS as your scapegoat because you can't complete a job properly.
Now lets have your smart arse Retort...I can't wait!