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Old 07-13-2012, 05:41 PM
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If this merger goes thru their may not be time for another union drive. That being said I think I agree it's time to get a beer and stop worrying about things we can nothing about!!

Not to mention that it is NOT going to happen.
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Old 07-14-2012, 11:30 AM
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If this merger goes thru their may not be time for another union drive. That being said I think I agree it's time to get a beer and stop worrying about things we can nothing about!!
Once a merger is announced its too late. Although AirTran voted in ALPA the negotiations with SWA began while the in-house union was in place. Because of this AirTran in house contract was used which ultimately lacked a merger of operations clause like the JetBlue PEA's.
Time is of the essence when it comes to the next union vote.
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Old 07-14-2012, 12:36 PM
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Bottom line...

You fly airplanes owned by other people. They will determine what color the airplanes are and what they will do with the money. If it gets bad enough, you'll go somewhere else, IF that is better. In the meantime, live below your means and fund your own retirement. As in almost all other jobs, lifetime employment is over. It was always sketchy at best in the airline business...most guys have had 3 different uniforms in their closets.

Plan accordingly.
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Old 07-14-2012, 02:53 PM
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Bottom line...

You fly airplanes owned by other people. They will determine what color the airplanes are and what they will do with the money. If it gets bad enough, you'll go somewhere else, IF that is better. In the meantime, live below your means and fund your own retirement. As in almost all other jobs, lifetime employment is over. It was always sketchy at best in the airline business...most guys have had 3 different uniforms in their closets.

Plan accordingly.
Golly Gee thanks for the lesson dad. Now go take a running you know what at yourself.
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Old 07-14-2012, 02:58 PM
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Golly Gee thanks for the lesson dad. Now go take a running you know what at yourself.
He actually had some pretty good points.

Some guys get lucky for a few years, but this industry will bite you in the a$$ eventually.
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Old 07-14-2012, 04:57 PM
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Golly Gee thanks for the lesson dad. Now go take a running you know what at yourself.
Tool of the day!!!
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Old 07-14-2012, 05:55 PM
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"txbusdriver"

"Now go take a running you know what at yourself."


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No need, you just did it for me. Kharmic justice does prevail in aviation.

Good luck with your career.

Best,
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Old 07-14-2012, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jacjetlag View Post
"txbusdriver"

"Now go take a running you know what at yourself."


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No need, you just did it for me. Kharmic justice does prevail in aviation.

Good luck with your career.

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Been there done that, got the furlough/merger tshirts. Thanks for your interest.
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Old 07-15-2012, 07:05 AM
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You're welcome...."dad".
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Old 07-15-2012, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by jacjetlag View Post
Bottom line...

You fly airplanes owned by other people. They will determine what color the airplanes are and what they will do with the money. If it gets bad enough, you'll go somewhere else, IF that is better. In the meantime, live below your means and fund your own retirement. As in almost all other jobs, lifetime employment is over. It was always sketchy at best in the airline business...most guys have had 3 different uniforms in their closets.

Plan accordingly.
I don't agree. Pilot groups should not be passive.
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