Originally Posted by
Winston
Who cares? United can hire, train, and place in the cockpit whoever they like. Line-swine like us have no input on that decision. Relitigating the affirmative action chapter of the culture war here is an act of useless self-flagellation. The corporation has obviously decided that this move and broadcasting it’s implementation will be a positive business move. So be it. I just fly airplanes.
If management/ownership has decided that racism is a positive business move, would you still have the same position?
Also, if UAL had instead said that it wants half their pilots they hire to be white, would that be an issue?
Just some food for thought.