I'm not worried about your scabs, I just asked a question. You are the one with your panties all twisted.[/quote
Current scab count at AAI or even CAL is not the real problem anymore. The problem lies in the number of guys that flew under these scabs that were nurtured by them. Therefore thinking along very similar lines as scabs. Not necessarily to cross picket lines, but rather not having a spine to stand up for their careers. It doesn't make them bad human beings. They just happened to learn from the best at how not stand up for what you're worth.
Like or not, these are the guys that you see drinking the kool aid and not wanting to rock the boat. It's a hard group to deal with because they are terrified at the notion of upsetting the company and the reprecautions that might come with it. This group needs to be targeted for education by the MECs. It's sad but they need reassurance from Union leadership that the actions needed will indeed benefit everyone, including themselves. Afterall, they have been bred to believe to just take what you're given no questions asked. This is the group that management targets the most.
The good news is that both AAI and CAL have lots of new blood on property that can make a positive impanct on negotiations. Not all are perfect, but most will stand up for their rights. New bloods are tired of having to pack lunches for the road because of lack of monetary resources.
