Ok, so we are going to refer to Horton as Tommy Boy and Parker as some boy genius savior? News flash, Horton didn't choose bankruptcy, THE BOARD DID, then Arpey refused to be a part of that decision and stepped down, so Horton took over.
Horton has done a fine job getting everything done in Bankruptcy, it's this US Air merger that is delaying everything. Just cause employees got less money doesn't mean Horton sucks. ANY CEO who didn't get reduced contracts would be viewed as an idiot and removed by the BOD, and most likely court and UCC would not approve them.
For as dumb as employees like to claim management is, they early have no grasp on what it means to be CEO cause if they did, calling Horton an idiot would mean they would have to say no to Parker. You would think if employees were so smart and knew what was best for AA, they would at least say no to both and request someone else.
Most labor employees (as many have admitted on here) want the most money and benefits as they can get, regardless of whether that would mean others at AA and AA as a whole would suffer, so when employes have this attitude it is fair but when CEOs do it is unfair. So basically, fairness in employees eyes is decided by who has the least amount of money. Makes PERFECT sense.
Btw, hate him or love him, Uncle Bob would be a choice MOST US Air and AA employees would be ok with because he they may not love his labor policies but they believe he is competent.
Cheers,
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