Originally Posted by
WaterRooster
You mean that it is run like any other business that isn't unionized? You are describing private sector businesses. They account for the majority of the businesses in the US. I'm guessing you have never worked outside of the airlines? I'm sorry SGU doesn't have a union, it would be nice, but they don't... Trying to organize one is more work they anyone is going to take on at a regional. So you just suck it up, color between the lines, and get out so you can go to a shop with a union.
You mean jobs where you are paid for your experience and performance? Where your raises and promotions are based on your work and not just what day you started with the company? Where you can leave one job making a certain salary and not have to start completely over when you move jobs? I have worked outside the airlines and in those jobs a union wouldn't make sense.
Unfortunately, in the airline business everything is based on seniority. That is why it is so bad when it is violated here. I'm not preaching for a union. I'm just saying that this industry is one where we need protections. At the very minimum we need the protection of an enforceable contract. Management at SGU has a contract to protect them and I just think we should have the same.