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http://seekingalpha.com/article/2803005-united-continental-a-strong-contender-in-the-airline-industry?uide=26893233&dr=1  I recall during the 08 depression, and driving by the parking lot at the airport, full, people have to fly. Oil still falling. Any bad news out there? 

 

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http://seekingalpha.com/article/2803005-united-continental-a-strong-contender-in-the-airline-industry?uide=26893233&dr=1  I recall during the 08 depression, and driving by the parking lot at the airport, full, people have to fly. Oil still falling. Any bad news out there?

If you're talking about Denver I would say yes. There is lots of bad news. Where do I start. We have been on the news in the last week or more because UAL outsourced the ramp at SkyWest and now flights are being delayed, bags are being lost or hours late. Many angry passengers. We even had fist fights out on the ramp with the new vendor.

A company as a whole? We are still under the IBT and they just lost an arbitration case on the medical for the SCAL side. We expect they will lose the SUAL medical case next. They haven't won anything as our union. The company is taking full advantage of "Teamster Powder" by ignoring language in the ibt written contract. Bottom line, without even negotiating a new contract the company has managed to give us a pay cut. Teamster Powder at it's finest. GT

 

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As far as mechanics go, perfect timing for contract, I do not recall a better time.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-BTulyEGZs&list=RDu-BTulyEGZs#t=85