Originally Posted by
Burton78
I know I’ll come across as a Kool aid drinker (which I’m not), but the 1221 pilot WARN letters among thousands of other SWA employees was nothing more than a political ploy by GK to help push for PSP2 money in time for congress to pass it in early Jan; hence the awful timing before Christmas. Doesn’t make it any less effed up , but it is what it is. As a non recipient and not as emotionally affected by it, that’s exactly how I saw it at the time, and it appears I was correct.
yes, koolaid drinker indeed.
And I wouldn’t say you’re “correct.” Because we don’t know for sure how it would’ve played out without CARES.
But I’m guessing, SWA would have furloughed just like everyone else if CARES hadn’t passed.
other airlines didn’t furlough due to Fed money, and surprise, SWA didn’t furlough because of Fed money either.
SWA is no different these days among the big 4 when it comes to labor relations/furloughing/pay cuts/etc. SWAPA has sued the company 3-4 times over the last 2 years wanting money/etc.
You think GK et al gives a darn about “culture?” OR after dealing with all that, the ‘bottom line?”
If they were just bluffing, SWA could’ve just verbally threatened furloughs. but they sent out actual WARN letters right before Christmas. That’s ‘heart’-less. No LUV. That’s some awesome “culture” right there.
SWA isn’t a bad place to work, it’s just not “special” anymore.