Mechanics Authorize Strike

[magsau]

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/050719/northwest_mechanics.html?.v=2

 

[PRINCESS KIDAGAKASH]

When NWA mechanics walk, I will be there with them on the picket line. Scabs beware! You do not want to cross a picket line where the Princess is picketing. :rant:

 

[acmech]

Its about time.

But, the big question is: Why did'nt the unions at these airlines strike or authorize some sort of job action back in 2001 when people were being laid off en mass? Why now? Its a bit late for the thousands of people who have already lost their jobs and remain on the street for no good reason. :angry: :rant:

 

[Bear96]

How does a strike prevent layoffs?

 

[eolesen]

Question... the press release from AMFA says what percentage voted against the strike, but they left out an important number --- what was the percentage of eligible employees that actually voted?

92% is impressive if a majority voted, but it isn't all that impressive if half the employees didn't bother to vote at all.

 

[acmech]

How does a strike prevent layoffs?

[post="282783"][/post]​

It does'nt, it sends a message. :angry: :down:

 

[AMFAMAN]

Its about time.

But, the big question is: Why did'nt the unions at these airlines strike or authorize some sort of job action back in 2001 when people were being laid off en mass? Why now?

[post="282778"][/post]​

It's called the R.L.A and since the APA at AA got slapped by a federal judge with a $50 million fine for the so-called sickout, the timid factor has taken over the industry.

 

[TWU informer]

I bet the Mechanics dont walk.

I bet they draw a paycheck and bring the airline to it's knees from the inside.

Scabs not needed, thank you very much.

 

[AMFAMAN]

No PEB this time, imagine that.

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/050721/northwest_mechanics.html?.v=2

 

[insp89]

I bet the Mechanics dont walk.

I bet they draw a paycheck and bring the airline to it's knees from the inside.

Scabs not needed, thank you very much.

[post="282963"][/post]​

😉 B)

 

[Stratocruiser]

I have two questions.

1. What percentage of the membership actually voted?

2. Were employees currently on furlough allowed to vote?

 

[eolesen]

Stratocruiser, I've asked the same question (what percentage actually voted) and nobody seems willing to answer it. 92% sounds great, but if it is 92% of the 49% who voted, it's not nearly as great of a factoid...

 

[Dea Certe]

AMFAMAN said:

It's called the R.L.A and since the APA at AA got slapped by a federal judge with a $50 million fine for the so-called sickout, the timid factor has taken over the industry.


APA was not a legal strike, if I recall correctly. Please correct me, if I'm wrong here.

Dea

 

[AMFAMAN]

AMFAMAN said:

It's called the R.L.A and since the APA at AA got slapped by a federal judge with a $50 million fine for the so-called sickout, the timid factor has taken over the industry.

APA was not a legal strike, if I recall correctly. Please correct me, if I'm wrong here.

Dea

[post="283564"][/post]​

Yes my point exactly, which was the answer to this question by acmech.

But, the big question is: Why did'nt the unions at these airlines strike or authorize some sort of job action back in 2001 when people were being laid off en mass? Why now?

 

[eolesen]

APA was not a legal strike, if I recall correctly. Please correct me, if I'm wrong here.

Dea

[post="283564"][/post]​

They didn't get fined for the sickout -- they got fined for contempt of court. Ignoring a judge can be quite expensive...