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Old 08-19-2017, 07:28 AM
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whalesurfer
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..there's always more to the story. ..and no, neither party can claim to have been supportive of the pilot profession.. All of these happened under a democratic administration..

American Airlines Resuming Service After Clinton Stops Strike

Federal judge bans pilot strike at Las Vegas-based airline.

Aviation groups sue Obama admin over Norwegian Air decision

UPS pilots urge more rest for cargo crews

Originally Posted by 742Dash View Post
It is not political to state the obvious. The current Republican administration has now appointed two Republicans to the three member NMB (Kyle Fortson and Gerald Fauth III). And this most certainly will set the tone going forward.

We do not work in a political vacuum. Here is an example from recent history of how this works:

BUSH ISSUES ORDER PREVENTING STRIKE BY AIRLINE UNION - The New York Times
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