Originally Posted by
CA1900
They're not wrong. When we strike, the airline shuts down, and everybody suffers (except management, at least in the short term). But the other workgroups need to turn their anger to management. They got us into this mess, and only they can end it.
The only part I don't understand is why they're doing it. Do they really think we're just going to roll over and vote in a crappy TA? I can speak only for myself, but the more they keep disrespecting us, the more I want to dig my heels in until we get something worth voting in.
They're not entirely right either. I encourage every pilot who is asked about how a pilot strike will affect the rest of the work force to direct the other employee to check their contracts. For instance, if the flight cancels because there are no pilots, the flight attendants still get paid. Many of the unionized groups are guaranteed certain number of hours per week and will continue to be paid, at least in the short term, in the event of a pilot strike.