Working together, drawing on resources
Hi Blind
It's never my intention to go on the defensive. I'm sorry my post gave you reason to feel that way.
I am happy to read that one of your colleagues, being a member of BALPA, stepped up to the plate when assistance was needed. More often than not it is hard to recruit members to do work for the pilot union, based on family commitments, commuting arrangements, lack of interest etc.
In HSF (Helikopter Service Pilots Association) we sometimes draw on resources amongst pilot union members of HSF who are not on the union board. This is in accordance with our bylaws, and is done when a particular person is considered to be a resource in a particular matter.
When doing this, it does not mean that the pilot union representatives nor
NALPA takes a secondary role. It just means we all stick together the best way we know how, finding solutions to unresolved challenges. Preferrably this is done in a spirit of cooperation with management.
The fact still remains: The matter of the cyclical roster was resolved based on a joint effort by representatives from the following entities:
* Company management
* CHC Europe management
* CHC Scotia Company Council, drawing on the resources of members
* BALPA
In addition, BALPA and your CC sought information from HSF regarding the systems we have in HS, based on the cooperation and communication established through CHC-PA. HSF informally discussed the matter with various people involved in the work over a period of more than a year.
Conclusion: The matter was resolved in a joint effort from both sides of the table, with inputs from several sources.