PineyBob said:
A different path must be found. <snip>
Dave could make a huge PR coup if he would call as many mechanics into a hangar and apologize and say he made a mistake and announce a new cost cutting iniative that involved a "Gains Sharing" of cost savings with the Mechs.
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This is progressive thinking, bordering on wishful thinking, but somebody needs to think ahead
Piney Bob,
I think a key to understanding this entire situation is we have entirely different goals at play in this situation. If one were to assume that the "Daves" actually want to operate and build a profitable airline, then your reasoning and frequent suggestions are right on target.
The employee's goals are to survive the axe and attempt to maintain a reasonable standard of living as they watch themselves slide backward in career expectation, economic survival, working conditions, and retirement options. The employees are committed to the long run, as we have been here a long time and had hoped for some security.
However it becomes more obvious with each new assault on the employees (and passengers - customers ), that this is not the business plan. There is no marketing plan for a reason. What is our identity and product?
What we are witnessing and living is the systematic controlled demolition of US Airways until the small remnants left can be liquidated to allow the Dave's to take their profits and run. IMO, they have no plans to spend a significant amount of time at the helm. They are committed to the short dash and have made a lot happen in a short time.
As you well know, there are Leaders... and there are Bosses. We have no leadership. Management has zero credibility with the employees, zero credibility with our customer base, and zero credibility with anyone else that observes their heavy handed arrogance.
With conflicting goals, no business plan, no leadership, no marketing, employee morale at an all time low and still declining... this is what we are all facing. This is why your well intentioned suggestions and observations don't apply in this situation... not only are we not on the "same page" (employees and upper management)... we're not even in the same library!
We appreciate the loyalty and support of customers like yourself and are embarrassed by the product we're forced to provide these days. By offering this cr*p product we are alienating our loyal customers, and it just gets uglier.
I actually chuckled when I read about Dave offering an apology.
I know you mean well Piney Bob, but we're talking two entirely different game plans here. Progressive thinking and building teamwork went out the window a long time ago. This is a street fight now.
