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Post by TCU 2U2 on Mar 4, 2013 11:41:12 GMT -5
Anyone getting any communications from PATCO?
Seems strange that with all the possible cutbacks or closings with the contract towers and observers that we would have heard something.
The PATCO website has been unchanged for weeks ...
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Post by stardustwx on Mar 4, 2013 16:14:20 GMT -5
no surprise there TCU. Patco is not forthcoming on any information it seems unless they are prodded along....
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Post by flyguy on Mar 4, 2013 16:49:41 GMT -5
It is pretty surprising they are not more vocal since they stand to lose a lot if the Contract towers and CWO program takes big hits.
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Post by stardustwx on Mar 4, 2013 16:59:04 GMT -5
Ya but with Tuso taking over as President, I personally wonder if he is still handling the weather contracts? Haven't heard any different...yet
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Post by snowspinner on Mar 6, 2013 19:40:52 GMT -5
Where is PATCO during all of this?
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Post by wxstorm on Mar 6, 2013 20:01:51 GMT -5
Jerry is at the bank depositing your union dues. Just e-mailed Jerry.
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Post by dlfwx on Mar 8, 2013 9:37:48 GMT -5
Seriously, How do you feel the union has helped us, represented our interests or kept us informed throughout this trying time? I would love to hear some honest opinions. Have you been to the site where the current news is announcing and congratulating the new president and vp? Seems like that is the big news of the day. I was shocked to say the least.
What is the official work on the added burden on the controllers having to turn LAWRS. Any word if they will fight for both of us the same?
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Post by zoomthundersnow on Mar 9, 2013 1:19:08 GMT -5
As far as PATCO response with this CRISIS, Crickets chirping comes to mind.
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Post by weatheri on Mar 9, 2013 8:21:15 GMT -5
Our union rep has been in contact with Jerry Tuso since this whole thing started. At first it was, I don't know anything about it to I just saw the presentation and it would appear the CWO program is dead in the water. On Thursday Jerry answered this question: Q: Jerry, We were under impression that under Congress law (actually EO) that it was agreed that there would be no degredation (sic) in service at airports. It is hard to believe that they would even consider the Service Level A sites. If this is true then I guess there is nothing we can do am I correct?
Ans: Doing all we can as far as lobbying in DC and contacting local politicians and airport authorities..Doest look good right now...J
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Post by weatherking on Mar 9, 2013 12:24:18 GMT -5
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Post by kcfan on Mar 9, 2013 13:04:37 GMT -5
weatheri, Jerry is nothing but a rumor spreader. He tells different people different things depending on who he talks too. In my opinion he is trying to make it sound like he is actually in the know and doing something to help. The truth is he sits back and collects the dues, nothing more.
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Post by w0x on Mar 9, 2013 13:34:07 GMT -5
Anyone notice how PATCO is not using their domain name? They "parked" their patco1199.org domain name. Their web pages are just incorporated in with FPD's ? Just curious. Jerry should use Twitter to get the news out. Everyone else is. I personally do not think Jerry can make any "official" statements about all this until their is a formal announcement from the FAA. If that announcement comes... "if"... then Jerry needs to get on TV, newspapers, web sites and everywhere he can to plead our case. //
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Post by wxlover on Mar 9, 2013 15:41:31 GMT -5
Jerry is probably more concerned with the tower sites he represents than weather sites, since something has been officially announced about the FCT closures.
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Post by wedthered on Mar 9, 2013 16:38:17 GMT -5
There's only one entity to blame....the government. PATCO is as powerless to stop this as we are. We are all hind teat.
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Post by wxstorm on Mar 10, 2013 19:07:46 GMT -5
I do not know who PATCO is doing. Is the union just Jerry Tuso ? Does PATCO have a team of the best and brightest minds out there? Why can't our union hire an assistant to facilitate up-to-date precedings and discussions via e-mail or their website ? I am nervous waiting around for the axe to fall. We here nothing. I pay dues and am the local union steward and I feel helpless to comfort my co-workers. I did write an editorial letter to the largest newspaper in my home state about the unfairness of the FAA . I am beginning to feel like voting in national elections is a waste of my time. Too many greedy fat cats in D.C worrying about themselves . There is no hope for this country long term unless changes are made .
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