SkyWest to Unionize?

[damnflyboy]

Who thinks this will encourage the chances of SkyWest pilots unionizing?

I'm curious as to what the SkyWest pilots think...


The article addresses DL specifically, but I suppose it applies to all airlines.
http://www.ajc.com/business/new-rule-boosts-union-523646.html

 

[amcnd]

No thanks.. Been there, done that.. Better off how we are....

 

[the palm]

Definitely a step in the right direction. Expect unions to start popping up everywhere.

 

[damnflyboy]

I've observed that about half on the SkyEast (ASA) side are for/against a Union. I wonder if SkyWest, inc. would merge the two if both had the same labor culture.

 

[CX880]

No thanks.. Been there, done that.. Better off how we are....

You guys are no different, if not worse than other ALPA regionals. You are working for peanuts to stuff billions in the pockets of those creeps in Utah, no other regional has that much, yet you still buy the koolaide. Everyone knows there that by having a union you can have a truly industry leading contract but people like you are afraid of what would happen if you upset the master.

 

[flyboyzz1]

I'm in. No questions asked.

 

[SuperKooter]

Alpa has done more harm to this industry than any terrorist group could dream of doing.

 

[EBE]

Who thinks this will encourage the chances of SkyWest pilots unionizing?

I'm curious as to what the SkyWest pilots think...

I think it will and it would be about time.

 

[Gr82Aviate]

No thanks.. Been there, done that.. Better off how we are....

Sure, no need whatsoever...everything is just fine! NOT!!

 

[aerobat21]

Bring any other union in and it will succeed, alpa will get laughed of property again. Just keep in mind a lot of pilots at skw once were alpa, union yes, alpa dont even try it. i will however take some free Heidies.

 

[s.o.sJTB]

Bring any other union in and it will succeed, alpa will get laughed of property again. Just keep in mind a lot of pilots at skw once were alpa, union yes, alpa dont even try it. i will however take some free Heidies.

Not true, we tried an inhouse Union drive years ago and it failed worse than the ALPA drive, SkyWest pilots are apathetic at best. Let them keep their apathy, the ones who want to see a change from the status quo now have a fair oppurtunity to do so.

 

[Raoul Duke]

The threat of unionizing is more leverage than actually becoming unionized - and you don't have to pay dues.

 

[s.o.sJTB]

The threat of unionizing is more leverage than actually becoming unionized - and you don't have to pay dues.

That threat may have been true in 1999 when the vote was close and management woke up to that realization, now that threat is about as serious as a six year old holding his breath til he gets what he wants. The new NMb rules may make that threat a more viable option though since most Skywest guys couldnt take the time to vote for anything.

 

[cybourg10]

Alpa has done more harm to this industry than any terrorist group could dream of doing.

Exaggerate much?

 

[flyboyzz1]

Bring any other union in and it will succeed, alpa will get laughed of property again. Just keep in mind a lot of pilots at skw once were alpa, union yes, alpa dont even try it. i will however take some free Heidies.

Not true. No union = continued loss of QOL, benefits, and pay (even if they are just perceived uke. ANY union will stop the bleeding.