Will The Mechanics Go Out On Strike ?

[Reservation Agent]

Does anyone know if the mechanics can go out on strike if their contract is not honored?

Didn't the pilots at Eastern Airlines refuse to cross the picket lines of the mechanics?

 

[repeet]

Maybe, and yes. What's your point.

Under bankruptcy workers are bound by the courts orders. If the Judge abrogates any contract, he can also dictate whether, or not, that group has the right to self help (while in bankruptcy).

And yes, it was the Pilots honoring the IAM pickett line at Eastern that broke that company (according to the common wisdom, other opinions exist).

 

[Hopeful]

You are correct. The IAM struck Eastern. The pilots honored the picket line. Pilots knew Lorenzo was after ALL of labor and took a noble stand. The IAM had balls as did the pilots. They all knew they were ending their careers with EAL.

 

[GeezLouis]

You are correct. The IAM struck Eastern. The pilots honored the picket line. Pilots knew Lorenzo was after ALL of labor and took a noble stand. The IAM had balls as did the pilots. They all knew they were ending their careers with EAL.

[post="179320"][/post]​

You can bet your sweet a#$$ that if the IAM goes on strike for anything, that the pilots won't honor it! Just like in the past, they're out for themselves! Take it to the bank!!!

 

[GeezLouis]

You can bet your sweet a#$$ that if the IAM goes on strike for anything, that the pilots won't honor it! Just like in the past, they're out for themselves! Take it to the bank!!!

[post="179330"][/post]​

P.S. - Any bets on who the first one to cross will be!!!

 

[ua767fo]

You can bet your sweet a#$$ that if the IAM goes on strike for anything, that the pilots won't honor it! Just like in the past, they're out for themselves! Take it to the bank!!!

[post="179330"][/post]​

I'm not sure it would matter this time, if the IAM strikes, the ramp is also shutdown, and hence the airline. As a side note, the UAL codeshare would in effect end as no UAL IAM ramper would touch a AAA strike bag.

DENVER, CO

 

[USA320Pilot]

It's my understanding that there will not be an IAM-M strike. Instead it will be a lock out if there is no agreement. If this occurs and the IAM-FSA failed to report to work, the company could seek an emergency order forcing the IAM-FSA to work and if the FSA's do not comply with the court's order, then the FSA's would be held in contempt just like the AA pilot's during their sick out. The IAM-FSA and IAM-M have two independent contracts.

Respectfully,

USA320Pilot

 

[EyeInTheSky]

I know a lot of pilots that WILL NOT cross a picket line. Period. Not all pilots are like you know who.

 

[700UW]

It's my understanding that there will not be an IAM-M strike. Instead it will be a lock out if there is no agreement. If this occurs and the IAM-FSA failed to report to work, the company could seek an emergency order forcing the IAM-FSA to work and if the FSA's do not comply with the court's order, then the FSA's would be held in contempt just like the AA pilot's during their sick out. The IAM-FSA and IAM_M have two independent contracts.
Respectfully,
USA320Pilot

[post="179360"][/post]​

Why don't you stick to things you know?

Both the IAM ramp and Mechanics have clauses in our contracts that legally the company cannot take action or discipline for honoring a picket line.

And you don't speak for the IAM, self-help is an option available. Funny I spoke with IAM HDQ and no decisions on anything have been made nor the unions approached yet.

Our counsel Sharon Levine or one of her associates will be in court this morning to witness the proceedings.

I suggest you stop posting FALSE information in regard to the IAM. There are enough problems to deal with and any union does not need your false information to dispel.

Once again you have no idea of what you are talking about.

I am on the inside with the IAM you are not an IAM member or representative, I suggest you worry your union and the PAIN that the company will inflict upon you.

Get the three stripe epilates ready.

 

[E-TRONS]

Strike? Now? That would play right into the company's hands. There is nothing that the hired hands can do now except to fasten your seatbelt and ride it to the ground......or in our case, into the abyss !!

 

[D M G]

If this occurs and the IAM-FSA failed to report to work, the company could seek an emergency order forcing the IAM-FSA to work and if the FSA's do not comply with the court's order, then the FSA's would be held in contempt just like the AA pilot's during their sick out.

[post="179360"][/post]​

And then FSAs 'work to rule' and everything comes to a halt anyway.

 

[MrAeroMan]

And then FSAs 'work to rule' and everything comes to a halt anyway.

[post="179417"][/post]​

And then it's back to court and more injunctions will be ordered. Face it, it's not a pretty picture for anyone but I'd bet a years salary no sympathy will be offered for the IAM from ALPA and many would cross the line if one ever went up.
Another thing you can almost count on is the older mechanics will be looking out for themselves and that will equate to giving the company what they want as far as eliminating stores and cleaners. Time will tell....

 

[700UW]

If you are working by the company's policy and procedures you cannot be disciplined.

Spacing the bags like the Ramp Service Manual states, driving within the traffic lanes and following speed limits.

 

[cavalier]

Another thing you can almost count on is the older mechanics will be looking out for themselves and that will equate to giving the company what they want as far as eliminating stores and cleaners. Time will tell....

[post="179422"][/post]​

I STRONGLY Disagree here. The older workers in the IAM cannot be "almostâ€￾ counted on to do just that, but they will "ABSOLUTELY" do it! I work with them and know the mentality of, hey: I put my time in why in the hell should "I" take it in the shorts.

Yes indeed, the old timers will look on the junior members and say, hey I'm sorry but you would do the same thing. This is EXACTLY why I was saying unions have lost what they once had, BALLS.

 

[MrAeroMan]

Are we agreeing AGAIN Cav?? Oh my!!