kcabpilot,
Oh, gee, let me apologize to you for my posts being so lengthy. Sorry if you're having a tough time keeping up. Is my word selection a bit difficult for you, also? You see, I like to clearly and concisely state my point and back it up with an explanation, if necessary. That way it's easier for people to tell where I'm coming from, instead of simply a few sentences thrown out there that contain nothing but the usual whining and complaining and lack anything close to creative suggestions to solving problems. I mean you even complain about the length of people's posts. Is there anything you DON'T complain about?
I honestly don't doubt that you do a fine job of fixing and maintaining our fleet. I won't question that. It's your attitude that I question. If you think the IAM is going to skate by without giving back a paycut, I think you're mistaken. They can posture and hold-out all they want, but they're in a lose-lose situation. The only way their contribuation can be significant enough to be accepted and not include paycuts, would be via a DRAMATIC altaration of work rules/staffing requirements. Doing that would entail the further loss of thousands of maintenance jobs and could probably include shutting down IND for good. Just a guess on my part, of course.
I'll ask you again: are you active in your union to try to make positive change? Simply shouting complaints from the rooftops isn't going to get you anywhere. You think you're alone in seeing lousy managers? Believe me, there are many everywhere. They may be good at their jobs in terms of knowledge, but they lack anything close to leadership, motivational and people skills. But that will change. The reason that was allowed to be present was due to the incompetent leaders we had running this airline up until Tilton arrived. I realize you're skeptical. Can't say I blame you. But have you met Tilton in person yet? Have you heard him talk in person? I have. He is the true leader that UA has needed. He has no tolerance for BS. He wants results and he wants accountability, from everyone, including senior leaders, which is something that hasn't really existed around here for a long time. I'm firmly convinced he means business and will turn this airline on its' ear to force needed change. It'll just take a little time to manifest itself. First priority is stabilizing our finances. Once that is accomplished, you are going to see dramatic changes that will amaze you. Things that go against the old United way of doing things. But I think the no good deed will go unpunished days are coming to an end. I just hope for the sake of ALL of us UA employees, that it doesn't involve going through bankruptcy court. Because if it does, you have no idea how much uglier it is going to get. Your union is better off dealing with the company outside of Ch.11. You won't like what happens if it's the other way around. None of us will.