So as they begin negotiations with the two work groups they can not as easily outsource. What is to become of our two work groups?
Perhaps there will be huge changes in the way these other two work groups conduct their work. With the FA's, sure there will be cuts in the service, but they are mandated by the government as to how many per plane, correct? Sure there will be change, and we all know the two things (especially airline workers) hate, is change and the way things are. Perhaps all the hiring on fleet side is to prepare for the layoffs after the holidays. Train them, get them used to the job functions, and cut them to find other income. Perhaps the outsourcing, if we ever get a deal, will be staffed by the very people being laid off. The starting pay will in all likelihood not be touched, only the top out. These people have all ready invested their time in training and badge process.