Originally Posted by
motytrah
So why do you think WN has been so successful with it's union employees (basically being one of the most profitable airlines and one of few not go into bankruptcy)? What are they so successful with dealing with their employees while other airlines and frankly your business were not?
As a person familiar with government employee unions... I would surmise that it's the management of the union that counts, and WN has a good Union.
There are pros and cons to any union. But government employee unions have evolved into a state where only the dues count and a having a job is more important than DOING the job. WN's union may have a "culture" component to boost employee morale because they understand doing better would allow more to be achieved.
As an example, try firing a government worker who is in a Union for incompetence and don't be surprised when he/she is back at work being MORE incompetent. WN's Union may understand that letting a weak link go is better for the entire chain and THAT would be a true union for the FA's. As a matter of fact, letting a weaker link go may even booster morale where the hard working individuals will understand that a lower performance is not tolerated.
Like I said before, there are pros and cons to unions and I've stated a con, in my opinion.