Originally Posted by
Bzzt
Unions are an ineffective relic of the past. Unions have killed many jobs and companies in this country, far more than jobs they've created or protected. The only successful unions in this country are federal and to be quite honest they shouldn't exist. Until you chest thumping troglodytes realize this isn't 1920 anymore our plight will not get any better.
...and if there was any doubt you're a detriment to airline pilots and this profession, there isn't any more. SOME unions, yes, but this industry would collapse without them. Even WITH a contract, most companies abuse their unionized employees and frequently (almost daily) disregard agreements they make. Back before unions, commercial aviation had a greater than 50% mortality rate and a "fly or your fired" philosophy by unsympathetic managers. One can imagine if no unions existed at all and they still had free reign with no restraint.
God, what a disaster.
So long pal...........and please let us know your last day so that we may at least breathe a little sigh of relief. Rome wasn't built in a day and every cracked brick like you still here makes our foundation that much weaker.