Colgan management Anti Union WHY?

[Fred Rogers]

I was raised on ideals that leaned heavily conservative. Needless to say, I was not overly thrilled with the idea of a union environment. I mentioned to my old man my concerns about this and as usual, there was an answer I was not ready for but it hot home.

The Old Man then asked me what happens in an unbridled capitalist society. My answer was monopolies. He asked me what else after that. The light started to turn on then. I then answered with abuse of workers and then the customer.

Basically, my ultra conservative father pointed out that in any society, there had to be a counter weight. The union is just that. It is a counter weight against abuse of employees and eventually against the customer.

None of this is too claim that ALPA does not have its own issues. However, to have some sort of protection against a hostile management team is a needed thing in these days. It forces the power-that-be to deal with the issues. More than likely in a less than honest fashion but it does force the issue. Management guys don't like this. Their first priority is to make money for the share holders which in turn lines their pockets. It is very easy to see why these guys don't want a union. It binds them legally to any agreement which doesn't help them much in a changing market.

It sounds like your father is a very thoughtful person, we need more of them these days.

no party has the monopoly on good ideas

Colgan Pilots: Vote yes for ALPA 7/31 - 8/21

 

[BirdCatcher]

I was raised on ideals that leaned heavily conservative. Needless to say, I was not overly thrilled with the idea of a union environment. I mentioned to my old man my concerns about this and as usual, there was an answer I was not ready for but it hot home.

The Old Man then asked me what happens in an unbridled capitalist society. My answer was monopolies. He asked me what else after that. The light started to turn on then. I then answered with abuse of workers and then the customer.

Basically, my ultra conservative father pointed out that in any society, there had to be a counter weight. The union is just that. It is a counter weight against abuse of employees and eventually against the customer.

None of this is too claim that ALPA does not have its own issues. However, to have some sort of protection against a hostile management team is a needed thing in these days. It forces the power-that-be to deal with the issues. More than likely in a less than honest fashion but it does force the issue. Management guys don't like this. Their first priority is to make money for the share holders which in turn lines their pockets. It is very easy to see why these guys don't want a union. It binds them legally to any agreement which doesn't help them much in a changing market.

Great post Tarzan.

My father was very anti union, in fact he was an exec that fought labor. After learning the aviation business he now says aviation in one sector that needs it.

 

[BirdCatcher]

I was raised on ideals that leaned heavily conservative. Needless to say, I was not overly thrilled with the idea of a union environment. I mentioned to my old man my concerns about this and as usual, there was an answer I was not ready for but it hot home.

The Old Man then asked me what happens in an unbridled capitalist society. My answer was monopolies. He asked me what else after that. The light started to turn on then. I then answered with abuse of workers and then the customer.

Basically, my ultra conservative father pointed out that in any society, there had to be a counter weight. The union is just that. It is a counter weight against abuse of employees and eventually against the customer.

None of this is too claim that ALPA does not have its own issues. However, to have some sort of protection against a hostile management team is a needed thing in these days. It forces the power-that-be to deal with the issues. More than likely in a less than honest fashion but it does force the issue. Management guys don't like this. Their first priority is to make money for the share holders which in turn lines their pockets. It is very easy to see why these guys don't want a union. It binds them legally to any agreement which doesn't help them much in a changing market.

Great post Tarzan.

My father was very anti union, in fact he was an exec that fought labor. After learning the aviation business he now says aviation in one sector that needs it.

 

[Godfather]

Great post Tarzan.

My father was very anti union, in fact he was an exec that fought labor. After learning the aviation business he now says aviation in one sector that needs it.

I couldn't agree more...well said!

 

[better up here]

Maybe Mike can put out a memo explaining this to us...

Someone should send an email to Mike and ask about this.

I'll admit, I don't have the walnuts, but if anyone does, please post the response, I'd love to see it.

Well maybe after a few more bourbon and waters I'll grow a pair...

Vote yes...