Originally Posted by
rsteinmetz70112
I don't know what the contentious issues are so I can't say, but since the various employee groups are represented by different unions and have different priories what is 'Major" to one might not be to another. If business plans include protecting profits that may be in direct conflict with the Union;'s priorities. What is "generous" to one side may seem paltry to the other. Southwest's reputation seems pretty secure, unless there is a prolonged strike which seems unlikely, unless one side is so dug into it's position or so angry won't can't compromise.
I'd strongly disagree regarding the "security" of Southwest's reputation. It's been in a long, slow downward slide for
years now, and this situation absolutely isn't helping things.
And it's pretty clear that 10+ years without a new contract, 6+ years in "negotiations" suggests compromise is a foreign concept to both sides.