Originally Posted by dawgdriver

MG is an extremely wealthy, insulated and somewhat detached business man. He doesn't care if employees are happy or not. He cares about the shareholders. Want MG's attention? talk about what matters to MG: whatever affects his stock price (strike plans, unrealistic growth expectations, etc).

If we can successfully tie verifiable facts and figures (attrition, recruiting shortfalls) to what we want (competitive contract), we have a decent shot. If not, we will eventually (probably) strike. Complaining about morale is a waste of time. As a business man, MG lives within the laws of supply, demand and competitive market forces. Although he has even admitted in RGS that his compensation is not competitive, he's in no hurry until it directly affects his operation (like now...). As to the less tangible issues, such as dues checkoff, soft costs, etc, he must be made aware this pilot group is willing and ready to strike. I'm told he knows that now.

In last fall's COM 1, MG admitted to removing himself from the operation. To cover their a$$, his cronies were likely telling MG it was all the FAA's fault, but he's reportedly asking a lot of questions suddenly and shaking things up at corporate. Whatever the case, the current chaotic operational (expensive) mess and massive turnover must be causing MG to re-think his options. JMO