I think you totally misunderstood his/her point. To protect yourselves in case of a merger/buy-out 'swacapt' is suggesting any union might better than no union at all.

I said this before: (#70)

"I'm an outsider (big brown) and am pro-union myself however I'm not sure you can use this buyout/merger argument here. For example being part of a union didn't help the TWA pilots in the so called acquisition by AA (my TWA friends called it ‘union authorized rape’ ).
There are many other good reasons for joining a union I just don't think this is one of them. I too wish you all the best whether you decide to join a union (would be my choice) or not."

...to which 'swacapt' replied: (#78)

"Well it actually is a good reason. You may want to study the new federal law, Public Law 110-161 was enacted in December 2007 to prevent what TWA want through. It would not protect a group that was not collectively represented though, hence the reason for my post."

I think he/she makes a very valid point...


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