Originally Posted by
Cyio
I for one enjoy his take on things. While I dont think we should dwell on the past or hold the company to the grates over what happened in BK, I do think we need to always remember what happened. In order to keep it from happening again we need to remember and understand what this company is capable of doing to its pilot group.
The pilot group took one for the team, conceded to so many things, gave away so many benefits, all to keep the company afloat. You would think the company would be more willing to come to the table and fix its previous wrongs, giving back what we gave up to save them. The problem is, once something is taken, much like temporary tax increases, it is very hard to ever get it back.
Anyway, I have no issue with Cujo being here and keeping everyone honest of our history. I also think we need to move forward as well in an educated fashion.
Bingo. Their history all the way back to the multiple eagles hasn’t changed. What happened then is happening again. The only significant difference is the pilot shortage.
I’d make sure the union mergers committee is staffed and trained. I audited the training back 2014 with the committee members and it’s very very enlightening. Some of the case studies were very eye opening.
Going forward, just look in the rear view. What they’ve done before, they will do again. Trust (within reason since they’ve burned us so many times) but verify.... and have a SnapBack escape clause.
You’ve got some pretty decent union leadership right now from what I’ve seen, read, and some I’ve spoken with. Let them do their job. Support them ferociously when asked to. Now is a great time to be a pilot. There’s room at the table for everybody.