Originally Posted by
kdoner
So my understanding of a scab is pretty much the guy who decides to work, keep working, start working, while the others are out striking??
I'm sorry but, what if the guy has mouths to feed and a hefty mortgage on his shoulders, and couldn't afford to go on strike w/o pay? How bout the guy who is living paycheck to paycheck??
What about all the other employees of the company that get laid off because the pilots wont fly? (dont they?) especially just to better my life?
just asking... but why is it such a BIG DEAL?? people are just trying to live their life.... and it kinda seems childish to draw a line between people especially other pilots.
We are discussing the union vs. non-union in my class lately... and it just seems like you love it or hate it.
More info would be nice to bring to the class! thanks guys!
You'll have a better clue(I hope) when you start flying in the industry. That being said, let's say 5000 pilots go on strike and 500 decide to cross the line and work...do you not think the other 4500 pilots have bills to pay or mouths to feed? Your answer is exactly what Scabs say to justify their traitorous actions. Pilot's don't strike for the hell of it and it's hardly allowed by the gov't anymore, but it's sometimes necessary for the greater good of the entire group.