Tool of the day
02-21-2014, 07:48 AM
#4883
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Posts: 45
Originally Posted by uvuflier
I have waited a long time for this individual's name to be brought up on this thread.
During one of my classes, while discussing airline labor relations, he discussed his role in the Continental strike of 1983 and how he crossed the picket line. When asked if he regretted his actions, he bragged to the class "I'm proud to be a scab!" Even in those early days of my career I understood the implications of crossing a picket line and my jaw just about hit the floor.
He went on to describe how all his Navy friends at Continental had turned their backs on him because of his actions. During the strike, he would antagonize and provoke the picketers and then call the police on them when they reacted in anger. His justification for crossing the picket line: he believed the strike was illegal and that he was helping save the company.
Very much a tool of the day!
PS He wears his Continental uniform to class including his ALPA lanyard...oh the irony.
During one of my classes, while discussing airline labor relations, he discussed his role in the Continental strike of 1983 and how he crossed the picket line. When asked if he regretted his actions, he bragged to the class "I'm proud to be a scab!" Even in those early days of my career I understood the implications of crossing a picket line and my jaw just about hit the floor.
He went on to describe how all his Navy friends at Continental had turned their backs on him because of his actions. During the strike, he would antagonize and provoke the picketers and then call the police on them when they reacted in anger. His justification for crossing the picket line: he believed the strike was illegal and that he was helping save the company.
Very much a tool of the day!
PS He wears his Continental uniform to class including his ALPA lanyard...oh the irony.
02-21-2014, 08:59 AM
#4884
Looking for a laugh
Joined APC: Feb 2008
Posts: 4,099
Originally Posted by cencal83406
Which is odd, considering this is the only industry where a short-sleeve shirt and a tie is acceptable.
Short-sleeve and tie reminds me of computer geeks.
Short-sleeve and tie reminds me of computer geeks.
The truth:
02-21-2014, 09:03 AM
#4885
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2005
Position: MD-11 FO
Posts: 2,180
Originally Posted by twentyretardten
I have never wanted to punch my computer screen so badly. Tool of the Century...I just threw up in my mouth a little.
02-21-2014, 09:13 AM
#4886
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Joined APC: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,166
Originally Posted by cencal83406
Which is odd, considering this is the only industry where a short-sleeve shirt and a tie is acceptable.
Short-sleeve and tie reminds me of computer geeks.
Short-sleeve and tie reminds me of computer geeks.
Last edited by CanoePilot; 02-21-2014 at 09:57 AM.
02-21-2014, 09:14 AM
#4887
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Joined APC: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,166
Originally Posted by uvuflier
I have waited a long time for this individual's name to be brought up on this thread.
During one of my classes, while discussing airline labor relations, he discussed his role in the Continental strike of 1983 and how he crossed the picket line. When asked if he regretted his actions, he bragged to the class "I'm proud to be a scab!" Even in those early days of my career I understood the implications of crossing a picket line and my jaw just about hit the floor.
He went on to describe how all his Navy friends at Continental had turned their backs on him because of his actions. During the strike, he would antagonize and provoke the picketers and then call the police on them when they reacted in anger. His justification for crossing the picket line: he believed the strike was illegal and that he was helping save the company.
Very much a tool of the day!
PS He wears his Continental uniform to class including his ALPA lanyard...oh the irony.
During one of my classes, while discussing airline labor relations, he discussed his role in the Continental strike of 1983 and how he crossed the picket line. When asked if he regretted his actions, he bragged to the class "I'm proud to be a scab!" Even in those early days of my career I understood the implications of crossing a picket line and my jaw just about hit the floor.
He went on to describe how all his Navy friends at Continental had turned their backs on him because of his actions. During the strike, he would antagonize and provoke the picketers and then call the police on them when they reacted in anger. His justification for crossing the picket line: he believed the strike was illegal and that he was helping save the company.
Very much a tool of the day!
PS He wears his Continental uniform to class including his ALPA lanyard...oh the irony.
02-21-2014, 09:20 AM
#4888
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Position: window seat
Posts: 12,522
Originally Posted by CanoePilot
Short-sleeve shirt and tie should never be acceptable. That's why I think it's time to dump the ties, looks goofier with a shot-sleeve shirt and tie that a shirt without a tie.
02-21-2014, 09:58 AM
#4889
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Joined APC: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,166
Originally Posted by gloopy
I agree, but that would require better shirts with better lay flat collars than what we generally have, otherwise it would just end up looking like casual Friday.
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