Originally Posted by
cencal83406
Biggest problem with our industry - lack of a real union.
A real union would have:
1) not even put the crap contract out for a vote
2) not sold it as a job saver
3) shut the company down and slotted the furlough pilots in at seniority and longevity across the other union carriers, thus mitigating the losses.
A union should be shared gain and sacrifice. ALPA isn't a real union.
Some good points here. If a IBEW electrcian gets laid off the union finds them other work at the same pay. Why can't ALPA do that? Why does a senior captain with several type ratings and thousands of hours of airline experience have to start at the bottom of the pile on year one F.O. pay if they switch carriers? Its the most unfair messed up system.