Originally Posted by
Kingbird87
We didn't "hate coming to work". We loved it! We knew that other pilots "had our back" and the camaraderie that came with unity more than made up for the illusion that a hired gun occupant of "Building A" was a nice guy or not. FWIW, I think we have terrific management at Delta Air Lines, and they are doing their job. We, are not. I'm not calling it "kool aid drinking" I'm calling it fear. We floated this boat. The heavy sacrifice of Delta and Northwest Airlines pilots in bankruptcy created the company that leads the world. Let Management manage, I expect a Labor Union to exploit opportunity where it is seen. The problem is, wanting to "have a nice day at work" is not an opportunity, it is denial that any of our efforts and sacrifices had anything to do with Management's success and reward.
But there was always "them" and eyes rolling around to see what was going to jump out next! Mgmt hated pilots and vice versa! You were on one side they were on the other. Drinking beers at the jet lag club is fun and enjoyable when sitting with people on your own team. But there was still "them". Not a north v. south issue here that I am in anyway getting involved in, I have not walked in a North guys shoes. That app was never filled out because of labor relations period (my choice).
What I dont want is a Paris Hilton kick dog representing me at the negotiating table, nor do I want a guy from the Hood showing up with his studded out pitbull either!
Keep Paris and her lil boyfriend at the mall. Lets go in with a trusted and well respected Labrador and just keep Homey and his pit in the hallway.....
Much better results I am sure!
(FTB pics please)