Afa-cwa Mec Pres Calls It Quits

[calibrator]

When I was still part of U and screaming burn in hell fire at the U management team I had the pleasure of knowing Teddy personally. I found in her a woman with a fierce passion and a soft heart at the same time an iron will. No one ever needed to worry about where they stood with her because she would make that clear in no uncertain terms. Her convictions and passion scared a management team who were used to walking all over the other union leaders who lacked her passion and heart. She cut a path in the jungle of a new ruthless anti labor America where discarding union contracts and abusing employees is acceptable under the guise of bankruptcy. Funny how Bush just signed into law making it harder for individuals to file bankruptcy but not corporate America. This is the jungle this lady cut a path in. I only hope other union leaders catch some of her passion and heart least unions are history just like Teddy is soon going to be. Her departure is an strong indicator of where U is headed. Who could blame her for wanting a saner existence after the wars she fought. Good Luck Teddy, you will be remembered by a lot of people and they will be good memories.


Curt

 

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[PITbull]

Hey Curt, really... Thank you.

 

[aerosmith]

Bye Bye Teddy & good luck.

 

[diogenes]

I fear Teddy is the last of a breed.

I will always wonder how the landscape would be, if ALPA and IAM had a leader with the insight, the wisdom to refuse 'business as usual, and the stones of Teddy.

Shame on the ALPA/IAM leadership for not joining Teddy in battle.

I know for a fact Teddy knew the insurmountable odds she faced. And yet she went to battle anyway.

God speed, Teddy.

US Airways does not deserve you.

Yet in a karmic way, they got exactly what they deserved!

With total respect,

Dio

 

[700UW]

The M&R of the IAM tried to join Teddy, but it was impossible for a T/A to be reached because of the job cuts. I do believe the IAM was wrong for not starting talks with the company earlier, but I can understand why, because of the Airbus Outsourcing issue.

The Fleet Service, that is another story, blame the big bad Philly boys for the lack of a T/A.

 

[harleyrider]

Dear, Teddy. I sit here with many mixed emotions. I am so happy that you are leaving this unguided airline with it's inept management team. Life on the other side of the airline will be so much better for you. I hope, that you know that management is right now clicking their glasses together, because they will not have to deal with one of the fiercest of Union leaders that have every walked at USAirways. Your Passion, your knowlege, your unwavering spirit have kept the members of your union, with some sort of dignity, from this totalitarian management team. It was and still is my pleasure to have worked and known you for all of these years. I am sure, that where ever you go, you will be successful, and if there is a union there, people beware! You will be missed here. Your friend, Harleyrider.

 

[AP Tech]

Congratulations on your pending departure from USAirways. Although I am not a member of AFA I do wish to thank you for you countless hours of standing up for all the labor groups on the property. Your numerous interviews to the press were honest and presented the facts of what the employee's were facing at U!!!

One more thing any chance of returning to U and leading the IAM? They are in serious need of someone who can communicate with the membership, not in bed with the company and has B****!!!!!

Thanks Again!!!!

 

[Light Years]

Talk about a fiercely loyal leader who stands up for her group at all costs. They don't make people as courageous or as passionate as Teddy these days...

She will be sorely missed by the US Airways flight attendants. Best of luck on the outside Teddy, and we'll try to carry on your spirit in the next set of challenges that arise.

 

[PRINCESS KIDAGAKASH]

How is giving away the farm standing up to management? :blink: Sound's like another version of the worthless TWU to me. :down: I hope I make you people madder than hell! Maybe you'll pull your heads out of the sand and stand up and fight! :angry:

 

[Bear96]

Make us "madder than hell"? Nahhh. You just make me laugh. Because your fear at being next comes through so strongly in your posts here and on the UA forum.

To emphasize: You're next. So we reserve the right to judge you and your group when it is your turn, and you don't make the decisions you seem to think are so noble for others to make now to save your job.

See ya in the unemployment line!

 

[Dea Certe]

Princess K,

Teddy was quite outspoken in her disagreement with all rounds of concessions. It certainly wasn't for any lack of trying on her part the membership voted in favor of them.

Teddy will be greatly missed by AFA members. She set a standard that will be hard for future leaders to meet. She was always there for the flight attendants, cared for their best interests and respected our profession.

I'm sorry to see her leave and can only hope AFA will take a page from her book for the future.

God bless you, Teddy! And good luck! You will be missed.

Dea

 

[PRINCESS KIDAGAKASH]

What Fear is that? Bring'em on buddy! I've been ready to go to war to protect airline worker wages and benefits for quite some time now,but you "NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN'S" keep appeasing the "HITLERS" of the airline industry.

 

[AtlanticBeach]

What Fear is that? Bring'em on buddy! I've been ready to go to war to protect airline worker wages and benefits for quite some time now,but you "NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN'S" keep appeasing the "HITLERS" of the airline industry.

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Teddy, you will be missed. Good luck in the future.

I suggest that folks take a look at the Princess and her wind-ups on the AA board. She is certainly consistent; she hates everyone. Does not matter if they're management, union leader or rank and file.

 

[EyeInTheSky]

How is giving away the farm standing up to management? :blink: Sound's like another version of the worthless TWU to me. :down: I hope I make you people madder than hell! Maybe you'll pull your heads out of the sand and stand up and fight! :angry:

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Look StAApler Princess, you're exactly what's wrong in the industry. So, no, you're not making us mad, we're laughing at you. You're a sad, pathetic, no-holds-bar-stapler-wielding sky naazi. I'd rather go to hell then be like you guys-- proud of stapling a senority list.