So much of what is written here and discussed everywhere else is about the plight of the newbie or relative newbie. What about the guy's who've been around awhile? What's the union doing for them? I don't see anyone talking about a seniority based roster practice. If you were in the later stages of your CX career and had certainly 'paid your dues' figuratively and literally, wouldn't you expect to be given priority for routes, leaves, etc?
Why does the union and the bulk of its members ignore these issues? Likely because that's not where the bulk of this years membership dues are coming from and shortsightedness and selfishness on behalf of its members. The senior guys are in the minority and although they've been paying their dues for alot longer than most, and paying more dollars than most, they get ignored.
Think about it guys. When you're 45 or 50 years old with 15 or 20 years service wouldn't you get your nickers in a knot if you couldn't even get the leave you'd requested? Or got knocked back by someone with 15 years less seniority than you for a temp basing? Wouldn't you like to know that you'll be able to enjoy Christmas with your family?
The 49ers are GONE. They will never be brought back into CX. It's time to stop grieving and get on with things that are realistic and achievable.
