Originally Posted by
sailingfun
There once was a time when a airline union could express dissatisfaction about a contract and negotiations in a number of ways. Those days are gone and we sadly live at the mercy of the NMB.
Airline unionism is done... unless... leadership arises that is willing to go outside the rla and spend a short time in jail (and if done correctly, it would be very short) Lech Walesa style.
For you youngsters, it's known as an SOS... but since it hasn't happened in the most egregious times, starting at least with the USair pension grab, I doubt it will ever be used.
Until that day, we will get scraps... period.