Originally Posted by GQpilot

Why on the earth would Parker meet with our unions prior? Because the majority rules, our unions are run by the east/ex-US Air. To fill you in a little, our previous pilot-union head used to sit in the corner and glare at our management team when at company functions. He was about as mature as a 4 year old who hadn't taken a nap. Just in the last couple weeks he was finally replaced.

When Parker simply said he would like to see a fair seniority integration between the flight attendants their union responded by sending the sheep out to protest at headquarters and told him to mind his own business.

Mechanics? On the east they used to Park aircraft. Numerous times an aircraft would be pulling in and a shift change would occur. Mechanic would lay down the wands with a/c just feet from the gate and walk away. Then aircraft would sit there unparked for 30 minutes loaded with passengers.

Ground? After the merger Parker wanted a publicity shot in, I believe Philly, of him throwing some bags. There was no security issue. Union rampers said that was a union job and he better put them down. They proceeded to curse out their new CEO.

You think your unions are enjoying dealing with a professional, I'm willing to bet the feeling from Parker is mutual.

As a footnote, I'm pro-union, just have little use for US Airways' current unions that are anti-business.