Originally Posted by
HWGeeks
Asking for volunteers to clean, does not mean they are not paying them. When I worked my first job at an Old Navy back when I was 17, they asked for volunteers who wanted to clean the bathroom when the custodian broke his hip. Didn't mean they weren't being paid just that they were volunteering for the job. Those who did it ( I wasn't one) actually got a 100 dollar gift card for clothing that wasn't announced.
It's a job that doesn't fall under their job description, I wouldn't be surprised if those who did volunteer to take on the extra duty wouldn't get some sort of prize or something from Delta.
I agree that they're likely paid, but this whole thing does reek of desperation. Especially contacting pilots, I would be shocked if the union didn't put an end to that nonsense immediately. Other employees are unfortunately out of luck and probably could be assigned to the task.