Originally Posted by
TOGALOCK
The difference is that one airline going on strike is an inconvenience, not a catastrophe. If the railway workers were to actually strike the entire rail transportation system would be shut down. That could have some pretty drastic consequences if it went on for any length of time.
Really??? Tell that to AA in the mid 1990's when then President Bill Clinton prevented them from striking. Allowing the largest domestic carrier to strike is doubtful at best. That being said, an actual strike vote would get a lot of press.