surplus1 said:Your own view of self preservation has always taken precedence over union solidarity. When the pilots decide to walk, which they have done many times at NWA, they don't ask the mechanics if it's OK. They should not be surprised if the mechanics don't ask them.
As for whether the strike is foolish or not, remember this: No strike can ever take place unless management wants it to.
It isn't going to be a strike. It is going to be a lot less payroll for Mgt to deal with. Mgt wins big here. That'll be a whole lot of $ saved...I wonder what it'll add up to.