Originally Posted by
jungle
And why in the great wide world of sports does anyone think that is a valid excuse?
Commerce is driven by transportation. Whether that is a freeway, a railroad, or an airline flight. Commerce happens when transportation is available.
That's why the Railway Labor Act was instituted. If a few renegade groups shut down the ability of commerce to move, the entire country gets screwed. Talk about greed.
Maybe we should get rid of the NMB, then things would be just like they are over in Europe, where there is an airline strike every other week. By the way, how are the pilot groups doing over there? I know Lufthansa just gave up 95 seat flying. I know pay rates are less.
Jungle has a very unique political view (although he is a smart guy). Just be thankful that more people don't hold those views.