Originally Posted by chuck416

Hi Fellas,
I have a few friends over at UAL, and CAL, and would like to see your merger go off without a hitch. I'm a '95 hire at a carrier that competes with UAL in Narita, but currently fly domestic. I also recently went through a merger. You guys will have a few ups & downs over the next 18-24 months, no matter how it goes. That's the nature of expectations. My sincere hope is that you can collectively use the intrinsic leverage your position(s) command, and make this merger work to your advantage. Ask your union reps hard questions--respectfully. Attend every union meeting you possibly can. Don't let a very few pilots "run the show". Stay informed on the issues. Your career belongs to you. It does not belong to management. When they hired you, many of you resigned seniority numbers in exchange for a career. Take back ownership of it.
Fraternally,

Chuck