"I am extremely disappointed in the DOJ's attempt to block the merger between Us Airways and American Airlines.
I never thought that my party would do something that would have such drastic negative affects on my family's income.
If this merger is not allowed to be consummated the long term viability of US Airways is in real doubt. That leaves a weak AA unable to effectively compete with the two mega carriers, while the potential for those two carriers to " get along to get along" is very real.
Allowing the merger to occur ensures a robust American Airlines that will be much more able to compete and hence keep prices in check for the consumer, while keeping over 100,000.0 people employed nation wide with well paying jobs.
At a time when the economy is hardly thriving I find it stunning that the DOJ, with your help,would do anything that might impact a single job,let alone thousands.
The mid term elections are coming up and this one issue will be on the minds of the over 100,000.0 union and non union employees alike and will certainly play a part in how we vote.
Please negotiate a fair compromise so my family can breath and the merger can be completed.
Regards
Russ Webber"
2 · August 20 at 10:32am via mobile
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