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Like I said I was a participant in the raid, helped, assisted, worked, all the same meaning.
Consult a dictionary but they don't exactly have the same meanings in this context. Pretty sure by a normal person standard "worked" implies you were a paid staff member. I don't know about you but whenever I volunteer at events for organizations I am involved with I say "volunteered" not "worked" like the paid staff who I often work beside.
What is your connection to DL?
DL is my number two carrier behind AA. Held Gold or Platinum Medallion since 2007. Haven't flown DL much this year but usually fly them every month or so. Long DAL stock.
Why are you posting here?
Interested and knowledgeable about the airline industry, nice diversion from my work and family matters. Nice platform to engage and discuss trends in the industry.
What is your connection to the IAM?
Am good friends with two NLS (Newark Speaker) F/As who had the IAM imposed on them 2007-2012 as dues objectors and are now United AFA dues objectors. Know the IAM as a backwards, top focused organization that puts the interests of the leadership above those of the "members" (dues payers) they aspire to represent. Know this is the union that has brought back concession filled agreements to their members (Boeing, Caterpillar, Lockheed Martin, United Airlines specifically) when companies are solidly profitable and in some cases posting record profits. The union that sold out their very own members at TWA for their own financial interests (see Bob Owens' post if you need a refresher on this one). This is the union that helped bust another rival union AMFA at NWA. Started the concessions train at USAIR in 2002 that had far reaching implications for airline workers across the industry.
What is your connection to the TWU?
They represent AA ramp and mechanics. While this organization has serious challenges in comparison to the IAM, it is much better run and delivers for their members at WN and Local 100 in New York City,
What is your connection to US?
I presume you mean the trashy bottom feeder network carrier that merged with AMR Corp to form American Airlines Group on December 9, 2013. DividendMiles members who partakes in their frequent buy and share miles offers to later redeem for premium travel on partner airlines. Fly their DCA shuttle occasionally, it is a consistent and reliable service that is convenient for me. Flew USAIR Envoy to Israel last summer and had a horrid experience. Generally avoid flying USAIR whenever possible.
What is your connection to AA?
Long AAL stock. Lifetime Millionmiler member, Executive Platinum and Admirals Club member. AA is my primary carrier and is very dear to me. Know many agents and flight attendants working for the airline.
And by the way why does Richard Anderson and the other executives have employment contracts?
Standard practice for C-Suite officers. They are exposed to proprietary information and have immense responsibilities in managing the day to day and strategic interests of the corporation. Employment contracts are necessary for these leaders to outline rights and responsibilities of both parties.
Why are they spending millions so the employees who make the profits for Delta cant have an employment contract?
No clue, you'd have to ask them. Please do let us know how your contact is received and what answer they provide. I'd venture to say the same reason the IAM operates a LearJet and pampers their union executives with other lavish perks. DL doesn't need to justify this to any third party but is required by law to report this information to the DOL who makes it available to interested parties.
I hope my detailed and thoughtful responses provide meaningful enrichment.
Josh
