US Airways Said to Develop AMR Merger Plan to
04-17-2012, 06:33 PM
#241
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Originally Posted by Tomahawk58
Here's what I love about it. Doug has played his own pilots for suckers. They don't have a combined contract, and he gets to pass all that blame to the two pilot groups. You gotta love the prospect of a ruthless boss like that!
At the same time, the APA leadership knows it would win the representation election in a merged company, so we AA pilots come out ahead. So far not too bad!
Between a ruthless CEO and an opportunistic APA, where's the downside here? East, Central and West,what a stew! We'll be all singing row, row, row your boat in no time flat!
You guys are right, our leadership is whacked, but Doug and Scott will be our saviors; the anticipation is awe inspiring and we will rule the world.
At the same time, the APA leadership knows it would win the representation election in a merged company, so we AA pilots come out ahead. So far not too bad!
Between a ruthless CEO and an opportunistic APA, where's the downside here? East, Central and West,what a stew! We'll be all singing row, row, row your boat in no time flat!
You guys are right, our leadership is whacked, but Doug and Scott will be our saviors; the anticipation is awe inspiring and we will rule the world.
04-17-2012, 08:16 PM
#242
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Originally Posted by Wingtips
Best part is 75% of you will be retired in less than 10 years, a huge chunk 5!! Even better part is I bet 50% of you are dead in 20!
04-17-2012, 08:21 PM
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04-17-2012, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by newKnow
I'm sure you're better than that, wing.
But seriously, you guys retire in 5 years and your screaming about this stuff, it will take 3+ to even start talking about one list if AA came in.
04-18-2012, 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by olympic
Patience, 23rd we find out about the courts decision to void pilot contract or not ...
On the "death comment", thankfully, death is not the end and life does indeed go after retirement.
There's Joy in the journey
!
04-18-2012, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by flysooner9
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