Originally Posted by
KC10 FATboy
I don't think so. If you were correct, the opposite of that argument would be true. But it isn't, that's why the FAs at NWA are old hags too.
Having old FAs has more to do with political correctness (FAA not mandating certain physical standards) and the FAs not putting their money where they should and living within their means.
My father, a person who has made less than 35K a year, has a very good retirement and owns his own home. He was smart with his money and didn't waste it. In fact, when I was in high school, I was teased because my friends thought we were "rich".
I'm all for people having job protection and a decent salary. I just happen to think that DAL FAs already have that. And I think the union that you want to get in bed with, as already shown with its experience with NWA and what they have, is going to be good for the FAs or for Delta.
You speak from a position of a little more security due in fact that you have an enforcable contract. All the 'good things' that the DAL FAs have can be changed at anytime without any input from the workgroup since they have no protections provided by a contract.
Considering your opinion of how well they are treated, would you be willing to de-certify your union representation?