Originally Posted by
pullforexit
I agree. US Air had unionized ramp workers that were making over $60k a year to toss bags. With each contract negotiation they would up their pay and benefits. Eventually US Air's cost of doing business exceeded what the market would support and they went bankrupt. The bag handlers were forced to train their sub-contracted replacements right before they were fired. If you "burn the place down" you only hurt yourself.
That sucks for them, however I am NOT A F(CKING RAMPER!!!! I am a very intregal part of this company. I didn't take a week long course on how to stack bags in a bin. It took years and a lot of time, effort and money to do what I do!
And no I'm not a hat wearer or an egomaniac who needs to be called Captain by everyone. I'm just sick of seeing and hearing people diminish the pilot group as "just another work group". We are the engine that runs this airline, not some schmuck who filled out an application at the airport. Get some damn pride and sack up!!