It has been a long time since I lasted posted on this message board. It seems that the employees have not taken my previous advice. Remember last year how I advised the employees, especially the CWA, that they should accept everything that the company has offered.
Rakesh Gangwal is a man of vision that saw the future of this company. He was the leading force behind the great dynamic duo. Unfortunately, Stephen Wolf didn’t live up to his partner’s ability. Gangwal should be the current Chairman of USAIRWAYS.
I have been very impressed with Dave Siegel during this critical time with the company. The dynamic duo is now gone, but their actions will leave a lasting positive impression. It is time to past the torch and I would like to appoint a new team. Siegel and Bronner are the new leading force behind this company. Dave & Dave or as I will now call them, the “Double D’s†will lead the employees to the promise land.
The employees don''t want to take their chances with a possible liquidation. This is not the time to send a message to the management team. Carefully evaluate both sides of the issue and make the right choice for families. Look at the available employment options outside of this company. Remember, Chapter 7 will mean no severance while you try to seek other employment. Remember that your unemployment check will average $800-1200 per month depending upon your location. That doesn''t include the $300-500 per month that the Cobra insurance will cost for your family.
The customer service based employees will have the opportunity to use their skills in other professions, but not even close to their current salary. A message to the mechanics, there is an influx of furlough mechanics in the industry and the employment market can''t be promising within your trade. I would like to hear from the mechanics who are voting no and what options do you plan to take if your company files for Chapter 7? It is time to give the current management team a chance to prove their actions. What else do you expect Dave Siegel to do with this company? Not ask for concessions to compete with the competitors? It is the ATSB who is requiring that this company meets certain issues to obtain the loan.
It is vital that the employee groups vote yes for the latest concessions. Even though I have a thriving law practice, I will be more than happy to answer any legality questions. Bankruptcy law isn’t my area of concentration, but I will forward your questions to my associate. I am here for the employees. Remember, the Uinvestor does care!
It is time to put pressure on the unions to ratify these concessions. As a US1, I want to see this company survive, even though most of my non-stop LGA service has been eliminated. Ben Baldanza, you are a marketing genius, you have developed a special bond with your customers. It is time to properly market this airline in 2003.
>From the Uinvestor, I would like to wish everyone a happy holiday. Remember, Vote Yes if you want a happy 2003.