Originally Posted by
FlyerJosh
All of the above is true, however, if things change significantly (IE the number of writeups or sick calls exponentially increases), particularly company wide, then the courts can find the union in violation of labor law (slowdowns/stoppages) and impose significant fines. The key word is status quo. What was before the contract imposition, should continue with minor variances.
It's true that there is no indentured servitude, however unless all the pilot QUIT flat out, they are bound by various contractual and legal issues.
We are in uncharted territory here...no contract, but no labor activities allowed? That's not really labor law, that's just one judge who is probably going to get his @ss handed to him on appeals.
Personally I would just walk away for good at an outstation that was convenient for me, but not everyone has that option.
Understandably the union can't do anything to organize any sort of "activities" but in this case I don't think organizing or coordinating will be required...the situation is self-evident and things will probably just happen...