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Old 10-07-2008, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Cliffy170 View Post
Deuce,

Unfortunately, I am a realist and accept that the company will always have the upper hand. GOLDEN RULE - He who has the gold makes the rules.

Who signs your paycheck?

I understand the desire to live in the fog that ALPA creates, including the illusion that we, collectively, will make a difference. As long as there are more than two pilots there will always be more than two opinions.

"... no one of real import reads these forums anyway." I guess I was wrong.
Ask the corporate execs at Boeing if their machinists are "collectively" making any difference to them right now.......

read this and you tell me.....

Boeing/aerospace | Simmering Boeing strike scorching both sides | Seattle Times Newspaper

pay particular attention to the parts about how the individuals prepared themselves and are supporting the group.

it's all about personal sacrifice for the long-term good of the group - something (sadly) I don't think many FedEx pilots comprehend
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