Originally Posted by 9mikemike

Kernal....Let me correct your error in union thinking. You equate public service employee unions, clerical unions, service unions etc with professional trade/skill unions/guilds. That is an apples to square pegs comparison. Police, pipe fitters, pilots, fireman, lineman, carpenters.....We bring skill, training, work ethic, integrity and overall “skin in the game”. For that we expect from our employer a fair return for our families and our futures. We bring tremendous stability and with that, consistency and an environment where our employers have the greatest likelihood of success. The other “unions “ bring none of that and I, as a lifelong and still active UBC member and a 24yr ALPA member, refuse to be associated with them.
Might I suggest you do a personal life interview. They are great for humility. You may find at the intersections of your success that your “union job” played a pivotal role. Be it a land purchase, an equipment purchase, your credit worthiness or simply paying the bills Having a W2 likely has changed the outcome. Congrats on your successful life outside of the 737....