In the previous post, the standard "gun to the head" analogy was used. That is the convenient statement used by those now in charge after the fact. Anyone putting a "gun" to my head better be ready for a fight. Sadly, those in charge at that time had no intention of screwing themselves but rather sacrificing others careers or QWL to defeat that threat. How'd that work out.

The real fact is, no one in a position of power was willing to say fine, take the 1113 process to court.....pull the trigger and or kill the airline. Isn't that the same mentality you need for a successful strike? Certainly, you don't go on strike with the intent of killing the goose, but you must understand that that could be the end game on the work action.

We all have financial responsibilities and the like. In regard to UA, the failure came by those interested in one thing only during round one with total blinders as to the reality of the situation. That one thing started with an A and ended in Plan. To not realize a company in Ch 11 wouldn't drop 2 billion of liability per year during the BK was so short sighted I can't even begin to explain.

As to ALPA not posting this even on their public web portal at the least....who knows. Worthless, Prater, and Rice are now history.

Bottom line, until everyone at all levels of the industry are willing to walk away, you will not have any leverage.

My 2 centavos
Frats,
Lee