AA/TWA gloves come off
02-04-2010, 03:36 PM
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02-04-2010, 07:22 PM
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I can't support any crossing of a picket line, but I certainly think that the labor groups at AA set themselves up for this kind of failure in unity. USAPA had better take notice of how poor treatment is repaid...
02-05-2010, 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by InformationEcho
Anyone else notice the incongruity of a group called Coalition for Union Principles advocating Scabbing?
02-05-2010, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by toomanyrjs
It does seem kinda crazy that they are protesting the violation of their seniority rights by advocating the ultimate mortal sin possible by any union member.
....and they're victims of that similar violation of seniority. Had APFA chosen to integrate--whether by relative seniority, ratio, whatever---they wouldn't be looking at this issue today.
APFA chose the route unilaterally. They can deal with it.
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02-05-2010, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by viking767
I wonder how much they will enjoy their jobs when the strike is over and they have to work with the strikers until they get furloughed again.
Don't get too wrapped around the axle about a picket line in this case...I'd cross one too in order to to get MY job back. If somebody steals your job, they can't really expect you to honor their picket line
02-05-2010, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by viking767
I wonder how much they will enjoy their jobs when the strike is over and they have to work with the strikers until they get furloughed again.
Pilots flying with a predominantly [strike-breaker] cadre of F/A's ?
I mean really.............they need to picture this.
My guess is this is North Korea-esque bluster and they couldn't be that stupid, could they ?
02-05-2010, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by eaglefly
My guess is this is North Korea-esque bluster and they couldn't be that stupid, could they ?
Both are equally foolish as to think a strike would do anything more than immediately deposit the company in chapter 11.
Realistically though, no one is getting to the 'cooling off' period.Not with unemployment at 9.9%.
