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Post by TCU 2U2 on Feb 25, 2015 15:45:30 GMT -5
It is now official ...
Jerry Tuso is retiring effective April 1st but will remain as President of the FPD/PATCO board and as a consultant to the board in regards to all Unions under the FPD banner.
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Post by fu on Feb 25, 2015 15:53:36 GMT -5
What a surprise....
Post by fu on Feb 2, 2015 at 8:06pm
toofarnorth _ Jerry is retiring Apr. 1.
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Post by coco on Feb 26, 2015 10:49:58 GMT -5
April fools...lol
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Post by toofarnorth on Mar 3, 2015 19:23:42 GMT -5
I spoke to Jerry 2 weeks ago - he declined to use the word "retiring"... he is giving up many duties, ands said he will be with PATCO "forever". Our union contact is now Sam Neimeiser. Jerry did say he would be continuing on the FPD/PATCO Board. Looks like we're prepared for a smooth transition. Sorry about the delayed reply - I've been on vacation.
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Post by hlsto2 on Mar 6, 2015 12:38:33 GMT -5
does anyone know if patco is going to make an effort on our behalf if the FAA tries to shut more CWO'S?
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Post by coco on Mar 6, 2015 15:28:46 GMT -5
Wish in one hand and sh**t in the other and see which one fills up the fastest.....
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Post by undertheweather on Mar 11, 2015 14:37:28 GMT -5
Hopefully Sam Neimeiser is a step up for you PATCO guys.
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Post by wxspecialist on May 4, 2015 20:32:12 GMT -5
Hopefully Sam Neimeiser is a step up for you PATCO guys.
Any impressions of Sam so far.
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Post by hlsto2 on May 5, 2015 10:48:25 GMT -5
has patco issued anything in reference to potential job lossses with CWO closures?
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Post by toofarnorth on May 5, 2015 15:07:43 GMT -5
Forthcoming - I spoke to Sam a little bit ago.
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Post by wxstorm on May 13, 2015 10:38:04 GMT -5
Forthcoming - I spoke to Sam a little bit ago. Today is May 13th. I would like to believe that PATCO is leading the way to help our cause. Is there any evidence if this ? I haven't heard or seen any updates from Sam Neimeiser . In fact , there website seemed to be down last night. Not saying that PATCO has any strength against the FAA, but a writing campaign would be nice on their part. My dues could be put to use. |
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Post by TCU 2U2 on May 13, 2015 10:51:26 GMT -5
Forthcoming - I spoke to Sam a little bit ago. Today is May 13th. I would like to believe that PATCO is leading the way to help our cause. Is there any evidence if this ? I haven't heard or seen any updates from Sam Neimeiser . In fact , there website seemed to be down last night. Not saying that PATCO has any strength against the FAA, but a writing campaign would be nice on their part. My dues could be put to use. Site seems ok ... www.fpdunion.org/patco.htmlHas anyone heard of any thoughts, anticipated action that PATCO may be gearing up for? |
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Post by chachiman on May 13, 2015 11:58:44 GMT -5
Hey guys,
I have been trying to contact Sam by phone with no luck! The 888 number does not work for some reason and the other numbers I have go straight to an answering machine. Does anyone have any other ways we could contact him. I did find him on FB and I found his cell phone number on there, but I would rather speak to him through his work channels. But, I guess if none of you guys know his work email or another kind of work contact, I may have to just call his cell number off FB. Thanks for any help you can give me. I plan on finding out exactly if anything he is going to do for us at the meeting or outside the meeting tomorrow.
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Post by chachiman on May 13, 2015 12:35:04 GMT -5
Guys,
This is the deal! Sam just assured me after talking and voicing our concerns to him for about 15 minutes that we would have a voice at the meeting. He said that they have a lobbyist group that will be inside at the meeting. They will be voicing the bad decision once again this will be. We can only hope this somehow works like it did back in 1996 and 2013. Also he told me that he had been communicating a lot with the airlines and UPS on the aviation cargo side of the house to ally themselves with us. He said that he also has had to chew out the NATCA representative for their attitude towards us. It appears we have quite a few people on our side again that may just tip the tables for us to retain our jobs. One can only hope though! I plan on letting the FAA know my opinions if we don't succeed though. I will not go down without a fight! Weather Observers United!!!!!!
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Post by toofarnorth on May 13, 2015 16:06:37 GMT -5
Bravo Chachiman!  Sam wants to help us, I talked to him a little bit ago... but he needs all of us our helping with the lobby effort - contact your congressional representation and any and every contact we have in the aviation community, even individual pilots can be enlisted to speak up on our behalf. Sam Neimeiser is best reached at 850-566-2036 - that's like ly the cell phone listed on facebook (I'm not on facebook, I don't have time..., sorry). And bravo Sam for stepping up, Thanks. |
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Sam wants to help us, I talked to him a little bit ago... but he needs all of us our helping with the lobby effort - contact your congressional representation and any and every contact we have in the aviation community, even individual pilots can be enlisted to speak up on our behalf. Sam Neimeiser is best reached at 850-566-2036 - that's like ly the cell phone listed on facebook (I'm not on facebook, I don't have time..., sorry). And bravo Sam for stepping up, Thanks.