Getting Obama involved with AA/BA

[eolesen]

Specifically stating that: "an RLA covered Union whose contract is abrogated by a Section 1113 motion before the bankruptcy court has the right to engage in self-help, as defined under the RLA," will have none of the effects you cited.

Are you really that naive to believe meddling with one section of the bankruptcy code won't have a "me, too!" impact?


Let the GM bankruptcy occur. If the UAW gets the haircut they are likely to get, they'll want to strike. Then and only then, you'll perhaps have your opportunity to change S1113.

People heading to the unemployment line gets more attention and action than a couple of unionists standing on a soapbox will.

Mark my words: when GM implodes, a couple dozen suppliers will also implode because they're obligated to maintain status quo while GM isn't paying past due invoices. Let all the others I mentioned (creditors, suppliers, lessors and landlords) be be ahead of you in line to amend the bankruptcy code. That's when you get to tag on their coat tails.

 

[FrequentFlierCA]

The "chosen one" has much bigger and more urgent problems to address than the RLA and 1113. Trying to get his attention on this reminds me of a little kid jumping up and down trying to attract his parents attention when they are busy with adult things.

 

[AAmilesman]

Agree w/FreqFlier. We are in the midst of the biggest financial meltdown, perhaps ever, and to think Obama has the airline industry on his mind is ludicrous. You're going to have to wait until his 2nd term.

 

[The Dissident]

I told you that labor was going to be left holding an empty bag!!!!!!

http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uui...8B33183FB5FBFBA

 

[FrequentFlierCA]

Not to get too political, but Obama has been full of broken promises from Day One. Best example that comes to mind is the campaign finance pledge. The minute that wasn't going to work out well for him, he flip-flopped.

Do any of you really think he won't sell labor out in the same way if it suits his agenda? I doubt the RLA is being discussed any higher than the deputy-assistant-to-the-regional-manager level.