Originally Posted by
georgetg
Oh and about unity – it's just not something one can impose.
- It has to come from within.
- It is built on trust.
- Its based on a shared and common goal.
These are the things that need to be articulated, negotiated and delivered.
Cheers
George
Excellent post George. although repetitive let me revisit what "unity" is. Unity is structural. Unity is one. Unity is exclusive. Unity is all Delta flying being performed by pilots with Delta seniority numbers represented by the recognized Bargaining Agent for Delta pilots. Unity is when the appointed person speaks on behalf of ALL Delta pilot labor.
Unity is not a "coalition" or a special group. Unity is not rah rah lets all join hands and sing kumbyah nonsense. Unity is not a flow through, or flow down, or something that hinges on a promise made by an airline manager.
Unity is an absolute, irrecoverable, inflexible, legally binding obligation to have Delta pilots perform Delta flying, or else shut the place down. Unity means we are on the same team, with the same interests in the success of this endeavor.