USfliboi,
If you are truly a f/a, I suggest you pick up from the internet America West Contract. I have it in my possession. YOu will see first hand that many of the conessionary language that U f/as ratified comes directly from the America West contract. You will also see the signators of the America West contract signed by our very own senior and middle management team that was recruited here. There sure is a lot of talk comparing us to America West, who just happens to be the other carrier with an approved ATSB guarantee and happens to be singing a success story since 9/11. Also, keep in mind they have a young workforce, and they haven't been around that long, and they are looking to expand their East coast presence.
And if you focus on another "clue", mangement has made no mention or effort to bridge any bad relations with labor, only to threaten a "sell off".
If you look real real hard, a light bulb may go off that just maybe, and I mean maybe, Chip Munn has it not quite right with the UCT with United.....but rather some kind of acquisition/merger type transaction with none other than:
Mesa/America West/and USAirways.
Purely speculation, but put some focused energy on that for awhile and chew it. And if this mangement even hints to correct our contract with anything that smells like America West....I'd start to worry about wearing America West uniforms.
PS: I suggest everyone "print" this thread, and then pull it out again in one year and see where we are at. In the meantime, be careful what you wish for, OR you permit to happen.
Think like management...their sole purpose is to "maximise shareholder value". Then, you will be able to start making sense of what the hell is taking place.