Originally Posted by
EzFlyerz
So...as a potential new hire (*hopefully*)...what does this mean? I understand I wouldn't be getting paid, but what about my 1yr probation period. Am I "punished" by the company for not working? Does everybody stop working until the company breaks and there is a compromise met? Sorry, I don't know what I don't know...military noob making the transition.
As a new hire on probation the company will probably officially fire you. The IPA will then say we aren’t returning to work if the probies don’t come back too. The company will “cave” and you will come back with everyone else.
Long story short, scabs in the workplace are an endless source of labor problems. A few probationary pilots crossing the picket line won’t keep the operation running, but would create a years long headache for management. The company would rather you honor the picket line and then we can all get back to work once the Teamsters get a contract.