Bear, I hear what you're saying. And I agree, they're perfectly within their rights (as interpreted at this moment) to engage in a labor action. My response...the one you quoted...was in reply to a bunch of boo-hooing being done about FAs living on food stamps and in low-income housing.

We've already heard from several FAa and supporters about the fact that FAs are required to have at least a high school diploma, and in many cases also have either some college or additional training. OK...add to that (a decent level of education) the fact that most of the FAs posting here seem to be of the opinion that (1) NW management is all morons and idiots, (2) NW management is out to get them and (3) things are better elsewhere (be it other airlines or other economic sectors).

If you have some education and you're convinced the company employing you is out to get you...... are you hanging around for? Would you? I wouldn't...I'd be LONG gone. As others have written...just because something's legal doesn't mean you should do it. Save yourself ("yourself" being an FA) the agravation of working for such a "bad" company at a job that few people respect where the people you come into contact with regularly (passengers) are so stupid, spoiled, etc.

The "well I don't want to give up" sentiment is a load of ....e. Look at what FAs consider their job and quality of life to be (read through the threads with significant contributions from MPF, NWAFA, etc.)...why are these people sticking around? It takes a truly sick person (IMO) to continue to work a job they dislike for "slave wages", employed by "morons" to cater to "spoiled brats". Do I question their sanity and intelligence (as displayed here)? You bet.