UAIR asks employees to work for free this weekend - Merged

[328dude]

It was only directed at non-unionized personel. Ex. Managment

 

[SRJ]

It's time that this ship finally sinks. Let the management work for free. That's something I'd like to see.

Thats great AIR BISCUIT & easier said if you don't work for the company. There are still some employees at USAir that are still relying on Airways to pay the bills.

 

[TonyC]

I heard a rumor in the crew lounge ...

... that they'll all be working "for free" after the 1st of January, since they'll fold shop on the 14th and no paychecks will be cut on the 15th.


Just a rumor . . . heard it from a friend, who heard it from our mutual friend who's a pilot at USAir.


Sounds discouraging . . .

 

[Air Biscuit]

I agree with you SRJ, but come on, at what point do you say enough is enough. Have you seen their pay rates? They are sickening and further pulling down the industry. I know the mentality over there though. All the pilots are about 50 to 55ish so what are their options. They've spent all their money over the years on planes, boats, divorces, etc. because they were banking on a pension. Do you honestly think working for free will save them now? It's over.

 

[spinproof]

... that they'll all be working "for free" after the 1st of January, since they'll fold shop on the 14th and no paychecks will be cut on the 15th.


Just a rumor . . . heard it from a friend, who heard it from our mutual friend who's a pilot at USAir.


Sounds discouraging . . .

Yeah second hand information is certainly reliable

 

[TonyC]

Yeah second hand information is certainly reliable

I made no claims of reliability - - I used the word "rumor" twice and I further explained how second hand it was. What else would you like me to do?

 

[spinproof]

I made no claims of reliability - - I used the word "rumor" twice and I further explained how second hand it was. What else would you like me to do?

Nothing. We can certainly use more rumors on this board and it is refreshing to know you're doing your part!

 

[ArcticFlier]

It was only directed at non-unionized personel. Ex. Managment

No, it wasn't. Read the article again. Here's a pull-quote: "In a message to its employees Tuesday, US Airways sought volunteers willing to give up their New Year's Eve plans and work as customer greeters, ramp agents or baggage sorters. The request seeks workers only at Philadelphia, a major hub for the Arlington, Va.-based airline."

And another:"Company executives and managers would be taking part in the volunteer program, he said."

It just said they would be taking part (right!!), but they are soliciting volunteers from all groups, by the sound of it.


FWIW,

AF

 

[SRJ]

... that they'll all be working "for free" after the 1st of January, since they'll fold shop on the 14th and no paychecks will be cut on the 15th.


Just a rumor . . . heard it from a friend, who heard it from our mutual friend who's a pilot at USAir.


Sounds discouraging . . .

I don't agree only because: A) This past weekend is not going to cause an immediate shutdown. It may have caused the death for future revenue B) The judge will make his BIG judgement next week that will determine the fate and C) If management knows the end is Saturday, why are they trying to get volunteers to work if they are going out anyway?


Just speculation....although I have been wrong before

 

[rajflyboy]

USAIR is good to go. They aren't going to close up shop anytime soon.

 

[WyoHerkdriver]

Good to go huh? What the heck are you smoking? Face it, USAir will be out of business sooner rather than later.

 

[doer42]

I think that is called sarcasm from rajflyboy....so I don't think he is smoking anything at least at the moment..