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Miracle on the Hudson: brought to you by Union workers

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Rez O. Lewshun

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They're calling it a miracle--the successful landing of a US Airways jet in the Hudson and subsequent rescue of all 155 passengers. They're detailing the heroism of all involved, starting with the pilot and including cabin crew, ferry crews, and first responders. What they're not telling you is that just about every single one of these heros is a union member.

There's the pilot:
What might have been a catastrophe in New York — one that evoked the feel if not the scale of the Sept. 11 attack — was averted by a pilot’s quick thinking and deft maneuvers,

On board, the pilot, Chesley B. Sullenberger III, 57, unable to get back to La Guardia, had made a command decision to avoid densely populated areas and try for the Hudson,

When all were out, the pilot walked up and down the aisle twice to make sure the plane was empty, officials said.

Sullenberger is a former national committee member and the former safety chairman for the Airline Pilots Association and now represented by US Airline Pilots Association. He--and his union--have fought to ensure pilots get the kind of safety training to pull off what he did yesterday.

Then there are the flight attendants:
One passenger, Elizabeth McHugh, 64, of Charlotte, seated on the aisle near the rear, said flight attendants shouted more instructions: feet flat on the floor, heads down, cover your heads.

They are members of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. Yesterday's accident should remind all of us that flight attendants are first and foremost safety professionals--they should not be treated like cocktail waitresses.

There are the air traffic controllers:
The pilot radioed air traffic controllers on Long Island that his plane had sustained a “double bird strike.”

They're represented by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. Someday, they'll rename National Airport for the work these men and women do to keep us safe in the air.

There are the ferry crews:
As the first ferry nudged up alongside, witnesses said, some passengers were able to leap onto the decks. Others were helped aboard by ferry crews.

They're represented by the Seafarers International Union. They provide safety training to their members so they're prepared for events like yesterday's accident.

There are the cops and firemen:
Helicopters brought wet-suited police divers, who dropped into the water to help with the rescues.

They're represented by the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association and the Uniformed Firefighters Association and Uniformed Fire Officers Association (IAFF locals).They're the men and women who performed so heroically on 9/11--and they've been fighting to make sure first responders get the equipment to do this kind of thing.
Hats Go Off To Union Teams!




 
The non-union pilots at jetBlue are just as capable.
 
Apparently, in cost cutting measures, US Airways has eliminated the co-pilot from the A320.
 
If he wasn't a union guy but in management he would get a promotion and a pay raise for his hard work but since unions don't recognize hard work but only senority he will be right back to where he was when he comes back.
 
If he wasn't a union guy but in management he would get a promotion and a pay raise for his hard work...

Yep, that's exactly what happened to the crew at my last non-union airline, when the flightcrew averted a disaster set up by a maintenance mistake.

Oh, wait, no -- the crew didn't get a promotion, a pay raise, a day off, or anything else. So much for your theory... :rolleyes:
 
If he wasn't a union guy but in management he would get a promotion and a pay raise for his hard work but since unions don't recognize hard work but only senority he will be right back to where he was when he comes back.

Which is right back to where I would want to go.
 
Does anyone know how senior you have to be as an East pilot to hold Captain on the A320 or B737.

The first officer was hired in 1986. That seems very senior to be an A320 First Officer?
 
This is stupid. The Unions that you are trying to credit have nothing to do with this at all. I kinda doubt that any person involved in this situation was thinking of how proud they were to represent their union in their actions.
 
I'm all about union, but did the union teach Sully how to fly, how to react, how to evacuate, nope. Only thing Alpa(not a union but an assoc.) tought him was pay cuts will be the only choice, and Usapa tought him that nothing works. If he worked for JB what would one say, Saved by one from a potential union worker. By the way now Sully not only flew the plane and saved the day but he also did all the radio work, I'm not going to work tomorrow, not needed.
 

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