A Mandate for Change

It is with profound gratitude that we thank the officers and employees of the AFA for pulling the following nugget of comedy gold from the archives to remind us all of the profound gulf that exists between the reality of their conduct and the ideals they espouse.

From the 2007 Board of Directors meeting in Phoenix a mutual respect policy was formulated which has been dusted off and was attached to the Feb 2013 Board of Directors meeting agenda.

“Among trade unionists there is a very high degree of appreciation of the need to respect the dignity of every individual. Nevertheless in all organizations there should be vigilance to ensure that all participants feel they are able to operate in an atmosphere in which they feel comfortable and safe.”

Would that include bringing members up on charges who have vocally expressed support for the opposition in past campaigns, (the United 4 & recent reform slate in SFO), and failing that, now seek profound change within the organization which takes their money and demands they sit quietly while they do whatever they decide is best?   Would that vigilance extend to protecting those officers and employees who have abused the system and its members for years, behind the facade of “service”, all the while receiving compensation and preferential treatment beyond what is deserved?  Are they entitled to “feel comfortable and safe” as past indiscretions are brought to light so that present and future elections can be based on evaluating their true performance?

Prime examples of the “do as we say, not as we do” mentality which has seeped into the psyche of our so called "leaders" drunk with power and privilege can be found in numerous examples on social media websites were deriding and denigrating the membership with name calling, racist epithets and insults has become the norm. Not the least of which can be found here:  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/113914698649168/

 

We call on our MEC Officers to rein in these outrageous antics of LEC officers and Committee Members or NO ONE in current union management should “feel comfortable and safe” in their positions. The abysmal record of failure and excuse-making that dogs every overlong negotiations process that culminates in yet another contract sold to the membership as being “the best we could do,” is at an end, and those responsible must be held accountable by an active and engaged membership that VOTES. The recent election results in SFO are far from a mandate for the status quo, old guard and their fear mongering, intimidating tactics. Rather it is a wake up call for change when 46% of the members who voted called for true reform in our Union by empowering the rank and file once again. AFA take heed!  

WE pay the bills. WE will tell you what to do.  It is time for current union management to be put out of office and return to the line to earn an honest living with the rest of us on the airplane. 

 

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