PointSixty5stalker
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I’m fed up.
Our Union has become a shadow of its former self, now resembling a social club for those who contribute little but still reap the benefits of others’ hard work and dues. Rather than supporting the workforce, current leadership seems more concerned with their own career advancement, neglecting the collective responsibility that the union was built upon. They appear more interested in aligning with management than in advocating for our well being, constantly rubber stamping proposals with little regard for the dues paying members.
While we have grown complacent with the 6/10 workweeks, our leadership has taken full advantage of the situation. They’ve handed out Article 114 duties to a select few, while they lounge in the union office, feet up, watching sports, and enjoying pizza. All of this is paid for by your local members’ dues. After a “hard day” of negotiations, these sessions often continue at the bar, where the tab is conveniently covered by your dues ONCE AGAIN. Congratulations, everyone. We’ve been duped under the false promise that they are trying to make things better.
It’s time to start asking tough questions and holding accountable those controllers who have been pulled from the floor for so-called “other duties.” Don’t just vent online.
Call them out in the area.
NATCA can no longer hide behind the threat of reinstating the white book. At this point, if management demanded it, NATCA would likely comply without hesitation. The recent election cycle has exposed NATCA’s true colors. Our dues have become a personal piggy bank for a select few in leadership who clearly do not have our best interests at heart.
Our Union has become a shadow of its former self, now resembling a social club for those who contribute little but still reap the benefits of others’ hard work and dues. Rather than supporting the workforce, current leadership seems more concerned with their own career advancement, neglecting the collective responsibility that the union was built upon. They appear more interested in aligning with management than in advocating for our well being, constantly rubber stamping proposals with little regard for the dues paying members.
While we have grown complacent with the 6/10 workweeks, our leadership has taken full advantage of the situation. They’ve handed out Article 114 duties to a select few, while they lounge in the union office, feet up, watching sports, and enjoying pizza. All of this is paid for by your local members’ dues. After a “hard day” of negotiations, these sessions often continue at the bar, where the tab is conveniently covered by your dues ONCE AGAIN. Congratulations, everyone. We’ve been duped under the false promise that they are trying to make things better.
It’s time to start asking tough questions and holding accountable those controllers who have been pulled from the floor for so-called “other duties.” Don’t just vent online.
Call them out in the area.
NATCA can no longer hide behind the threat of reinstating the white book. At this point, if management demanded it, NATCA would likely comply without hesitation. The recent election cycle has exposed NATCA’s true colors. Our dues have become a personal piggy bank for a select few in leadership who clearly do not have our best interests at heart.
