FishandFly
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I hear both sides of this argument from the militant to those who don't want to take any risk in the direction of insecurity. But the fact is that our company is at a crossroad.
Whether you think of this company as a stepping stone to the next airline, or want to live in atlanta and end up making around 100k a year with 17 days off a month, we should all be able to agree upon the fact that we want our company to treat us with respect.
The old guys say that ASA used to be a horrible place to work. Somewhere along the line we were transformed into a decent place to work. But why can't our company be like Southwest or Fedex or UPS (or some would say SkyWest)?
The reason why this is currently an impossibility for our company is because the G.O. is filled with people who would stab their best friend in the back to get ahead. Their sole goal in life is to make as much profit as possible.
Now, we have been told by our "Supervisor" that all airlines are commodities, and we as employees are nothing more than a commodity.
As was apparent to everyone I've spoke with about the letter, this was a foolish ploy that no one bought into. But it does paint a picture of the crossroad we face.
Our company would outsource every one of our jobs to people from india if they could, but that mentality may be something that we can change.
We must remain solid in our desire to be respected as employees. It is not only the small raise that we are fighting for, but the possibility of moving our company in the direction of the GOOD companies in the industry.
Good companies place their employees at the top of their list.
Good companies understand that they get what they pay for, and therefore it is a win-win to pay employees well.
Good companies do not refuse to say thanks to employee groups that make the company one of the most profitable in the business.
Good companies don't consider delaying a contract 5 years good business.
Good companies promote good leadership.
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If Atkin doesn't understand this, then my respect for him has just equalled that of my CEO in the G.O.
We are not a commodity, and if we continue to allow our company to treat us as such then we deserve what we get.
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Now, everyone at Skywest says that Atkin is a decent guy. This is his test. He needs to understand that his ability to have us be an efficient workforce is as simple as doing the following..
1. Realize that you purchased a company that has been taking advantage of it's employees where ever they see an opportunity.
2. Make bigger changes in management. Starting with a CEO that carries the corporate mentality of GOOD COMPANIES.
3. Understand that unless you win our trust, you will get NO EXTRA HELP FROM US.
Treat us like a commodity? We do the minimum, and this company will melt.
Whether you think of this company as a stepping stone to the next airline, or want to live in atlanta and end up making around 100k a year with 17 days off a month, we should all be able to agree upon the fact that we want our company to treat us with respect.
The old guys say that ASA used to be a horrible place to work. Somewhere along the line we were transformed into a decent place to work. But why can't our company be like Southwest or Fedex or UPS (or some would say SkyWest)?
The reason why this is currently an impossibility for our company is because the G.O. is filled with people who would stab their best friend in the back to get ahead. Their sole goal in life is to make as much profit as possible.
Now, we have been told by our "Supervisor" that all airlines are commodities, and we as employees are nothing more than a commodity.
As was apparent to everyone I've spoke with about the letter, this was a foolish ploy that no one bought into. But it does paint a picture of the crossroad we face.
Our company would outsource every one of our jobs to people from india if they could, but that mentality may be something that we can change.
We must remain solid in our desire to be respected as employees. It is not only the small raise that we are fighting for, but the possibility of moving our company in the direction of the GOOD companies in the industry.
Good companies place their employees at the top of their list.
Good companies understand that they get what they pay for, and therefore it is a win-win to pay employees well.
Good companies do not refuse to say thanks to employee groups that make the company one of the most profitable in the business.
Good companies don't consider delaying a contract 5 years good business.
Good companies promote good leadership.
---
If Atkin doesn't understand this, then my respect for him has just equalled that of my CEO in the G.O.
We are not a commodity, and if we continue to allow our company to treat us as such then we deserve what we get.
---
Now, everyone at Skywest says that Atkin is a decent guy. This is his test. He needs to understand that his ability to have us be an efficient workforce is as simple as doing the following..
1. Realize that you purchased a company that has been taking advantage of it's employees where ever they see an opportunity.
2. Make bigger changes in management. Starting with a CEO that carries the corporate mentality of GOOD COMPANIES.
3. Understand that unless you win our trust, you will get NO EXTRA HELP FROM US.
Treat us like a commodity? We do the minimum, and this company will melt.
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AMEN twott!!
crj go apply to skywst, because this place is going to be SHUT DOWN!!
