Originally Posted by
golfandfly
TWA was a failing carrier and merged with a non ALPA carrier. Not sure they could do much for them. NWA had a better merger with Delta. They are never perfect, ask anyone and they'll probably tell you that they got screwed. But, in reality, it was as about as good as you can get.
Sorry I don't know what ALPA was supposed to do for Midwest. Would an independent union have helped?
Would you rather pay low end workers 100K/year? Aren't they supposed to keep salaries (that we all pay) in check?
Again, I am no huge fan of ALPA. I do see them as the best alternative.
.....and another impressionable young lad bellies up to the good humor truck with dreams and fantasies. They'll do nothing more for you then a good in-house union will, except strip you of more money to support their bloated lifestyles.
Working for an airline and having ALPA on the property is like living on a block with two bullies. One jacks you up everyday and the other promises to be there to protect you for a portion of your lunch money, but rarely seem to be around when you need them most and in time you'll learn this.
It's just a suggestion, but I think a toasted almond or bomb pop isn't the best choice for you. Ask the guy in the musical truck for a dreamsicle...........I think you'll find it more to your liking.
