Bronner Tells Usa Today Bankruptcy Could Occur

[700UW]

The IAM like every other airline union is nearly broke and is having a difficult time funding itself in today's environment. Moreover, the IAM is scared to death of AMFA, which is driving their rhetoric.

If the IAM loses US Airways mechanic representation, either due to a business enterprise failure, S.1113 imposition, or representation change, the union would represent no major airline mechanics.

Yes, there is more to the story and I know for fact the IAM is now changing their tune on negotiations. A lot of what happens will be determined by the A320 arbitration opinion and award.

Respectfully,

USA320Pilot

[post="167836"][/post]​

Funny I was with GVP Robert Roach all day today and the IAM stance has not changed, why dont you stop lying?

 

[Fly]

From this observer’s perch



Respectfully,

USA320Pilot

[post="167365"][/post]​

Sad........................... From this observers perch, you don't get invited to cocktails on layovers........right huh?

 

[to much time to quit]

Why don't you just quit? If you truly
believe the whole socialist union
principle, then the greater good of
the group is more important than
that of the individual. What the IAM
has at US is a group of "individuals"
who would rather see the whole group
lose their jobs over their own selfish
hatred of the company. Each of the
members that refuse to look at the
options presented by the company
are failing their union brother.
I always knew the IAM members
were spineless, but this proves it.

[post="168068"][/post]​

DUH? Is it that hard to figure out I have to much time to quit! :blink: Its not about hatred or individuals, man you are confused. We would rather not give and give and give and give. If the company can't make it then I will accept that and life will go on. I would say the spineless ones are people like yourself who will sit back and will continue to absorb the corporate punishment and lies without ever voicing your opinion. Get a backbone! Its not my salary or my coworkers salary thats going to sink this ship. We choose to say enough is enough for better or worse. So just accept that fact and move on with your life, its outa are control what the final outcomes gonna be, set yourself free.

 

[USA320Pilot]

Funny I was with GVP Robert Roach all day today and the IAM stance has not changed, why dont you stop lying?

USA320Pilot comments: That's not what Bruce Lakefield said.

Respectfully,

USA320Pilot

 

[to much time to quit]

Funny I was with GVP Robert Roach all day today and the IAM stance has not changed, why dont you stop lying?

USA320Pilot comments: That's not what Bruce Lakefield said.

Respectfully,

USA320Pilot

[post="168204"][/post]​

Well I guess theres no way that a ceo who's trying to get employee givebacks for the 3RD TIME in less than a year would ever lie!

 

[USA320Pilot]

Bruce Lakefield is a man of integrity and everybody on the ALPA MEC respects the man. The past does not equal the future.

Respectfully,

USA320Pilot

 

[delldude]

Bruce Lakefield is a man of integrity and everybody on the ALPA MEC respects the man. The past does not equal the future.

Respectfully,

USA320Pilot

[post="168216"][/post]​

seems i read this line before only it was davey boy you guys were worshiping back then..... :blink:

 

[to much time to quit]

Bruce Lakefield is a man of integrity and everybody on the ALPA MEC respects the man. The past does not equal the future.

Respectfully,

USA320Pilot

[post="168216"][/post]​

Fine then if you want this company to survive then give extra for my group because your group has a hell of alot more to lose than me. No more givebacks for me, our contract expires 12-31-08!

 

[delldude]

This best not be true. The membership will not react well to that!

[post="167791"][/post]​

from what i understand IAM wants to show the members what the company is asking and will show why IAM is saying "the concession stand is closed"

 

[USA320Pilot]

Then imposition, unemployment, and no severance for IAM members.

There is a plan to operate the airline without the IAM, if necessary.

Respectfully,

USA320Pilot

 

[to much time to quit]

Then imposition, unemployment, and no severance for IAM members.

There is a plan to operate the airline without the IAM, if necessary.

Respectfully,

USA320Pilot

[post="168229"][/post]​

WHATEVER!! Just remember you just can't pull over on the side of the road, I will hope and pray for yours and others safety.

 

[USA320Pilot]

Just another point to consider. On September 15 the AFA and IAM could begin to see their pension eliminated, without new contracts, in bankruptcy court. In fact, without an agreement there will likely not be a DC Plan replacement for the union's who could soon lose their pension.

Therefore, it could be "painful" working more years past normal retirement age at another job.

Respectfully,

USA320Pilot

 

[delldude]

Then imposition, unemployment, and no severance for IAM members.

There is a plan to operate the airline without the IAM, if necessary.

Respectfully,

USA320Pilot

[post="168229"][/post]​

DUDE,IT GOES BK...SEVERANCE WILL BE GONE QUICKLY.....AND UNEMPLOYMENT SHALL COME ALSO.......
GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEAD...THE CLOCK WILL RUN OUT WHETHER GOOD INTENDED EFFORTS WERE TRIED OR NOT..THERE SIMPLY IS NOT ENOUGH TIME...EVEN STEPHAN ADMITTED THAT.

 

[USA320Pilot]

DellDude:

DellDude said: "DUDE,IT GOES BK...SEVERANCE WILL BE GONE QUICKLY.....AND UNEMPLOYMENT SHALL COME ALSO.......GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEAD...THE CLOCK WILL RUN OUT WHETHER GOOD INTENDED EFFORTS WERE TRIED OR NOT..THERE SIMPLY IS NOT ENOUGH TIME...EVEN POLLOCK ADMITTED THAT."

USA320Pilot says: That's not correct.

Respectfully,

USA320Pilot

 

[to much time to quit]

Just another point to consider. On September 15 the AFA and IAM could begin to see their pension eliminated, without new contracts, in bankruptcy court. In fact, without an agreement there will likely not be a DC Plan replacement for the union's who could soon lose their pension.

Therefore, it could be "painful" working more years past normal retirement age at another job.

Respectfully,

USA320Pilot

[post="168234"][/post]​

Our pension is so small as it is the PBGC will cover it. Please stop your scare tactics, its not working.