Originally Posted by
FlyingViking
We simply unionize and have a clause that Pilots ALWAYS will have majority on the votes. No I have not worked out all the details and yes there will always be some that is against everything regardless of what you suggest. Compared to what we have today, it MIGHT be a good solution for all involved if we look at the opportunities and not the problems, while at the same time try to solve the issues that may or may not be there.
Of course, the F/As will just jump at the chance to join a union where their voices and concerns would be determined by pilots.
Not gonna happen.
Having said that, your "thinking out of the box" concept has great merit, but put the shoe on the other foot - would you really want to be part of a union where another employee group, with different priorities and goals, controls your working conditions and pay?
When I was still in ALPA I worked as part of a local union coalition, and the differences and needs of each group were simply to much to really overcome. We met - we talked - and at best we hoped the other "partners" would at least understand why each group had differing outlooks, opinions and goals. (A two way street, I might add.)
IMO you should dump this "all in one box" idea, but certainly keep plugging away by thinking outside of the box!
