That is refreshing to know. Are any NATCA reps allowed to inform the trainees out in OKC?
Essentially, does the FAA allocate any time for the association to do any sort of introduction / indoctrination of the workforce out in OKC?
I recall reading a clause in the previous contract that said the FAA would provide a period of time allocated for the association to speak to new hires, etc.
Yes... both the NATCA President and VP along with regional VP's go out to OKC to talk to the new hires there. Through the grape vine the info spreads and they do a nice setup with free food and drinks for the OKC people... no business casual attire allowed 
It's held close to the academy so the evening students can leave on their meal break and attend for the food. The FAA was so pissed that when they got wind of the day they started offering free pizza for dinner that night hoping to keep the students away.
Let's also remind this young one, or whoever he is, that along with the fact that he very well may not be successful in getting checked out because of his attitude toward the union - no one will want to help save his job should he (heaven forbid) cause damage.
That is exactly where the lack of experience of his comments surface. He does not understand that management would cut him loose in a second and send him packing back to the street. It's his rep (NATCA) who works the back channels via anything from old management connections that owe favors to other reps to find a place for him to land on his feet. Not a member ? I'm not doing squat... face the review board solo...
Turning your back on the association before you're even in the door. Don't ask, or expect anything back.
He must really think that management will take to him well if he continues to say he wants to move into management.
Even the ones who do move into management have been checked out SOMEWHERE, for more than 6 months as well.
This guy knows all though.