Originally Posted by
sxf24
If the IAM were smart, they'd realize they could be easily locked out at the first sign of trouble. While its difficult to replace CSAs and baggage handlers for several stations overnight, its not impossible (hey, it worked with mechanics) and on a totally different magnitude of replacing pilots or flight attendants.
Watch out for DGS job fairs in DTW and MSP.
I suppose the real question is as follows: what provisions are in place in the contracts to safeguard union employees in the event of a merger?
The NW pilots unions always stated that their contract had good safeguards to protect them; given the current status quo I have to believe this was true.
As to the Mechanics, FAs, Rampers, and CSAs I'm curous if their contracts protect them?