Originally Posted by
higney85
The problem with Unions is that the current political arena does not allow unions to work as intended (The RLA not implemented as designed is a slap in the face). While I did vote for Bush last go-around, I am highly disappointed in the lack of union support from the politicians in Washington.
On top of the political climate that has changed since the advent of Unions is the fact that overall in the social circles the "american way" is cheaper, bigger, better, more and in the workforce its "may the best survive". These factors only make picketing useless and further frustrates everyone involved in the union drives towards better work rules, wages, and QOL. The "american way" has morphed the workforce demographic over the last few generations over managment groups claiming higher wages and better work environments in place of no unions, due to that fact the CEO/management pay has grown exponentially since the disbandment of many unions in many different labor arenas while the blue collar, and in many instances lower white collar workers have suffered.
Just my thoughts at 6am.
ALPA. One Voice, One Union!
I agree with this 100%! However, you forgot to put, in quotes:
ALPA. One Voice, One Union! (One voice until I'm affected, One union only as a semantic that my dues go to the same office as everyone else.)
One other HUGE issue that's deeply affected our industry over the last 8 years is the bankruptcy code and how managements have been able to manipulate it and the process. Let's hope ALPA can make some headway in changing the "qualifications and process". If a union truly had any recourse for managements actions, the "bar" in our industry wouldn't have been set as low as quickly as management has set it.