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Originally Posted by iahflyr (Post 975167)

That's true Nevets. My comment wasn't hate directed at Xjet or ASA. I like both those companies and wish them the best. I just wanted to counter all the pro-union people who want to see Skywest do poorly. The Skywest division probably made a profit last quarter.

I'd much rather work for a non-union company. I was with Skywest and loved it. Now that i'm with CAL, I have an even larger appreciation for how much better it is to work for a non-union carrier.

This is not the same SkyWest you left. You may look back with fond memories but today there's more stick than carrot. There's no longer a please and thank you for helping them squeeze a square peg through a round hole, just a stick waiting for you when you say no I’m unable. I hate to say it and it pains me but SkyWest is no longer SkyWest.

If anything this 1Q loss is more of an argument for one list one airline. There’s no reason to carry the cost of two separate carriers with overlapping operations (DEN, ORD, IAH, DIA, CLE, ATL, etc.).

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Originally Posted by MatchPoint (Post 975178)

If anything this 1Q loss is more of an argument for one list one airline. There’s no reason to carry the cost of two separate carriers with overlapping operations (DEN, ORD, IAH, DIA, CLE, ATL, etc.).

Agree. One List!

Just seems mighty convenient to me. During times of fierce contract negotiations (ASA/Express Jet). Kudos to "The Man" for finding yet another way to keep the contractual employees from getting what they deserve.:rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by iahflyr (Post 975167)

Does CAL cancel hotel rooms in order to get you to go back to work? Just curious.

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Originally Posted by iahflyr (Post 975167)

I'd much rather work for a non-union company. I was with Skywest and loved it. Now that i'm with CAL, I have an even larger appreciation for how much better it is to work for a non-union carrier.

Virgin America and JetBlue are hiring.

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Originally Posted by iahflyr (Post 975167)

When did you go to CAL? SkyWest is a different company on how management treats pilots for all of Inc than when I got here 3 years ago. Even ask those still here, it's different place and attitude than even the last ALPA drive, and not for the positive. I like working here but the abuse and how "policies" are interperated by mgmt changes yearly to fit their needs.

Ditto...for awhile there I was bumming being gone on leave...but seeing what my buddies and girlfriend are putting up with there, I'm almost glad to be putting up with this other shade of bullchips. SkyWest is unrecognizable.

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Originally Posted by iahflyr (Post 975167)

I'd much rather work for a non-union company. Now that i'm with CAL, I have an even larger appreciation for how much better it is to work for a non-union carrier.

You're in good company at CAL then. Plenty over there who don't care for unions, and their actions show(ed) it.

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Originally Posted by iahflyr (Post 975167)

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I'd much rather work for a non-union company. I was with Skywest and loved it. Now that i'm with CAL, I have an even larger appreciation for how much better it is to work for a non-union carrier.

Could you give us some examples as to why you feel that way?

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Originally Posted by paxhauler85 (Post 975324)

You're in good company at CAL then. Plenty over there who don't care for unions, and their actions show(ed) it.

I see what you did there! Nice! "Like"