Originally Posted by
frozenboxhauler
Even though no one else does
Remember their last strike, lasted all of about two seconds before Clinton stepped in. There are a few good things about being tied to the AFLCIO. Don't get me wrong, I voted against "W" both times.
fbh
You're right, the last strike didn't accomplish much. Although their sick out cost them a fortune. I just find it interesting that they are doing more to "take it back" than ALPA is (pay demands). They also seem to remove their leadership without a major production. It's also rather interesting that the union that broke away from ALPA partly over age 60 is now trying to keep it in place.
NOTE: Personal bias, my grandfather flew for AA and was there when APA broke away from ALPA and he cursed ALPA until he died. His son a current AA pilot feels the same way. They are not ALPA fans over there and I suspect they are even less so now.