When AMFA came on board, in June, 1999, most NWA mechanics looked at it as a chance for a fresh start with NWA and to put 50 years of animosity behind us. NWA didn't even pretend they thought that way, they immediately embarked on a campaign that reminded many old timers of the bad old days of Don Nyrop, the guy who took the doors off the bathroom stalls.
It's only a matter of time before the scabs learn the same lesson.
If I remember correctly, I was doing heavy checks on Mesabas A/C at that time. I was actually in support of AMFA then, because they apeared to be different than all the other unions, in that they werent hip deep in the pockets of our more socialist leaning political party. More importantly, they promised to elevate A and P's to a skilled worker status. I remember thinking to myself..."well its about damn time!"....well. its several years later, and all that comes to mind is a line from the "WHO", meet the new boss, same as the old boss!"
Kev,
Read "Nickled and Dimed" and it scared me half out of my socks.
Steinbeck rocks. My favorite was "Cannery Row". I loved "The Pearl" too. Amazing how well they hold up, isn't it?
Dea
Cannery Row is a fantastic novel, as are most of stienbecks....havent read "Nickled and Dimed" yet, but plan on picking up a copy soon. I Want to read it first before posting comments. I do know That erinriech tends to lean a little far to the left for my tastes, but I look forward to reading her book none-the-less>
I agree, but workers must be in a conserted in our efforts. If we could ever get the AFL-CIO removed from big businesses back pocket, the rebuilding could begin. Starting with a national wildcatter, lasting a month or more!!!!!
Cods', don't tell me what I need. Your going to be crying to your mommy to get that big NWA bully off you soon enough. Stay with some you know, such as tongue washing the man's boots in a timely manner.
Interesting idea, but have you fully considered the implication of such a wild cat strike on the US economy?
Many ideas that seem well meaning and positive in the heat of emotion often fall terrible victims to the law of unintended consequences.
This post Hackman just goes to show your full blown ignorance. Yes the people control the government. The problem here is people do not know how to use their voice to control their government. How many of you guys are going to vote democrat or republican the next election? We can all see how ignorant and useless robbed's voice is.
Dea is right, it is going to take a Grassroots effort to turn this country around.
Yes, the people DO control the Govt....the question is, WHO CONTROLS THE PEOPLE? ANSWER: Media and pop culture!
Dea is right that there is an attack on our way of life. I would opine, however, that the attack comes not from Washington, but from Hollywood and New York. Big media, big Music, and Big Hollywood have done more to destroy this nation than the Bushes could ever hope to do. This may be why I hold such a distrust for MODERN labor. They, along with One particular political party, are DEEP in bed with Big media.
The lobbyists control the government ONLY because we as a country ALLOW it.
You fall into that "Republicrat" nonsense, focusing on how Bush "Stole" the election from Gore. which ignores the basic fact that LESS THEN HALF the population voted for either candidate. Mr. I don't give a crap you decide won the election any you worry about who the Democrats are going to nominate. Be real! There is 51% of the population out there just crying out to be energized and the "Republicrats" aren't the answer.
If you look at history the only time things have changed is when the populace rose up in righteous indignation. There is an informal movement called G.R.I.P out there which stands for Get Rid of Incumbent Politicians. What a basic concept. Just start throwing out the incumbents and watch Washington wake up.
BUT NOOOOOO Not the Democrat lap dog AFL-CIO who contributes millions while business interests contribute billions. What a bunch of dummies.
Hmmmm.....could that really be the scent of an independent thinker? Do such people stll exist? Perhaps there is hope after all.....
