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On 11/10/2002 4
45 PM atabuy wrote:
For all the mechanics here who think jobs are out there, should just apply at different places over the next few weeks and see just what kind of money you can make.
I think you would be very surprised. I wouldn't delude myself, with a false sense, of what is available.
For those working at bases where some of their co-workers have been laid off, ask them, do they have jobs yet.
In the union envirorment, a mechanic is a mechanic. In the real world you better have some knowledge of the job you want to get into.
There are airplane mechanics all over who are looking for new work.
Do you really want to be one of them?
If you don't believe me ask the U people who are laid off. Find out what they are doing about finding work.
If you vote against concessions, you can forget about AMFA or any other union. There won't be one. Unless you vote in BK to take the cuts you could have before BK. The same way U did.
That will truely show the depth of your emotional folly.
Of course if you don't, the judge will throw out your contract.
When Ual comes out of BK you can get AMFA to start from scratch with a brand new contract.
Good luck to you then because rules will have already been dictated to you and there will not be a lot of room for bargaining.
Just an opinion here for those here who believe you have the upper hand. You will not win against the company. But it probably won't stop you from trying.
I guess all I can say is good luck.
For myself and I hope enough clear headed employees, I will vote for whatever is reccomended. I would rather try to make changes out of BK then in it. I already bought enough stock to compensate for any reductions in pay. If you think you might vote for whatevers neccessary to keep Ual out of BK, buy some too.
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atabuy, many of us have seen the talented mechanics who have been laid off since Sept 11 get good jobs. It just depends on if the individuals have any job skills beyond punching the timeclock. Some of these talented folks will chose never to come back to the airline circus again.
Through all of this, what makes anyone think that the mechanics at UAL have any control over what the IAM does? Have we all forgotten about the confused mechanics' vote at US Airways?