Originally Posted by
XHooker
Jungle, you lost me on this one (Admittedly, I'm easily confused). Most UPS employees aren't governed by the RLA, thus don't have to wait for the NMB to release them to self help. IOW, they're playing a whole different game. As to The Heritage Foundation's assessment of the situation... what was the point in posting it? It's a vehemently anti-labor organization, how do you think they're going to spin it? You seem to be generally well informed and I suspect you knew all of the above, so what were you trying to say? If you're suggesting a small MEC like Spirit open itself up to financial penalties for the union in general and potential jail for its leadership, I think recent court decisions have proven that to be an unwise course of action.
Just trying to give you a little insight on how the system really works.
You may think that article was anti-labor, but you may also be subject to a lot of sunshine being blown up your wazoo. Unlike the usual puff piece produced by a company, union or the media it is chock full of factual information. Can you dispute those facts with any real alternate facts?
We often take our companies to task, but should we not demand the same accountability from our own organizations?
My point is to consider all sides of the argument, not just what you want to hear or believe. I think we should all be asking why these sorts of stalling tactics are viewed as an acceptable status quo.
The Treaty of Versailles was completed in six months. Mergers and pay cuts have been negotiated in much less time.