Thats right all 30000 of us left got an attitude on Xmas and did what we did. Thats why I agreed to work for 2 people on Xmas day and ended up with just 3 of us scheduled on the floor that night at the gate because the MANAGER didnt staff anyone (thats LESS THAN 1 agent per flight, ok). No sick calls, just no staffing. Also worked Express gate alone, in the rain, first part of the shift with NO RAMP AGENTS SCHEDULED for 2 flights. Ooops, dont usually have those and no one bothered to check the schedule for ADEQUATE STAFFING on a holiday. Luckily I found one of my buds willing to come out and load the 2 flights for me (did I mention in the rain) so we could get them out. Why all the days and days of lost bags? No one was asked to go to baggage to help out. The baggage agents were actually p-oed at us thinking we were refusing to go. Someone asked the manager if they could come in overnight in civvies and work. Said no. Ended up the manager and THE SECRETARY were working thru the night doing ???? to help. If you havent lived it, I know you might be skeptical, but many of the things posted here do/have happened. I'm actually surprised that more people havent gotten a 'tude dealing with some of the winners we've had here.
(Might also help to read the IG report....)
Statement from Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta Regarding the Inspector General's Report on Christmas 2004 Holiday Disruptions
“The Inspector General’s report on Christmas 2004 holiday travel disruptions provides a factual look at the causes of delayed or cancelled flights and lost baggage experienced by more than 800 thousand US Airways and Comair passengers. The report makes clear that Comair’s troubles were caused by an ice storm that was greater than anticipated and limitations in its crew scheduling computer that it was unaware existed.
“By contrast, US Airways’ troubles were the result of staffing shortfalls at its Philadelphia hub. The Inspector General found that while these shortfalls were anticipated by US Airways’ management, their plans to address them did not succeed. I am troubled that the report also indicates that US Airways lacked certain data concerning the disruptions, such as the number of lost baggage or whether persons with disabilities and unaccompanied minors were properly accommodated.
Oops- Sorry to get off topic. Anyone know when the Do Crew is going to be implemented on the US East side? I'd be willing to volunteer some time if its constructive and for a worthy cause.
O.k. - getting back to the topic of volunteering, for those in CLT and nearby, there is an opportunity to be involved in Hands On Charlotte Day on November 5.
Here's what its about:
Hands On Charlotte (HOC) Day has been the signature community service and fundraising event of Hands On Charlotte since our 1991 founding. Each year, as many as a thousand volunteers spend the day serving at 30-40 diverse projects across the city, ranging from sorting donated clothing and landscaping Charlotte schools to clearing neighborhood debris and repairing nature trails. The day begins at 8:30 am with registration and speeches by local community and business leaders at Marshall Park. At 9:00 am, volunteers disperse to their assigned project sites all across the city. At 1:00 pm, everyone returns to Marshall Park for a celebration of service that includes lunch and live music.
