Tim Nelson
Veteran
Why on earth would any Delta ramper sign an IAM card only to lose ALL 5,000 cargo jobs, and 90% of all stations if not more? Then be saddled with negotiations that could take 7-10 years prior to getting any raise and also having their profit sharing plan frozen? Are you out of your mind?So forget it then, drop it. They don't have to live up to your expectations when it's you who needs an "employment contract" at your airline. My opinion is you need them more than they need you. Spin your wheels and keep looking for someone you think is the right shoe size then.
Good luck with that.
Delta rampers are not that stupid so the IAM ramp organizing is dead. However, if it ever did get a second life, I would do all I could to educate the Delta brothers and sister rampers into knowing how much risk the I'll Ask Management Labor Consultant group really is. It's much better for them to choose their own independent than going with management's buddy.