Miracle on the Hudson happened thanks to the skill and dedication of union workers

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.examiner.com/x-2071-DC-Special-Interests-Examiner




January 15, 7:42 PM
by Ron Moore, DC Special Interests Examiner

Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, III, the pilot credited with landing US Airways flight 1549 gently on the Hudson River is a veteran of 40 years. The “miracle on the Hudson” is really a result of professional pilots organizing to ensure that they get the best support and training at the highest standards in the industry. Captain Sullenberger is a former safety chairman, accident investigator and national committee member for the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA). His ALPA safety work led to the development of a Federal Aviation (FAA) Advisory Circular.
The next time you see the scurrilous advertising by the opponents of the Employee Free Choice Act, remember they are insulting union members like Captain Sullenberger. From the pilots, to the flight attendants to the members of the FDNY, the “miracle on the Hudson” happened thanks to the skill and dedication of union workers.

[aquart]

1. Damn straight.

[myrna minx]

2. Exactly! K&R n/t

[Historic NY]

3. Union yes.

[Karl_Bonner_1982]

12. If we ever need proof that that is how America will work best, there it is. nt

[rwheeler31]

4. Thank you.

[tabatha]

5. wow, look at the log

http://startelegram.typepad.com/sky_talk/2009/01/us-airways-flight-1549-flight-log.html

[hedgehog]

6. This needs to be posted to GD so more people see it!

By the way - is there any way to find out when Captain Sullenberger's day started? I'm thinking of the fact that a lot of flight crews start out at one major airport in the morning and make six or seven hops throughout the day to end up at another airport. Something like St. Louis, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Nashville, Atlanta. Hit a little bad weather at any airport and the days stretches out forever!

[OhioBlue]

7. great point. n/t

[kirby]

8. dupe

[rosesaylavee]

9. K & R

edit to add: Did you know he walked the length of the plane TWICE to make sure no one was left on board before he himself got off the plane? What a great human being.

[dcsmart]

10. Union Made. Union strong. Solidarity forever.

:kick: & R

:headbang:

[BunnyBluetimes]

11. Oh Yeah, Teamwork BABY

Union Power is Smart Performance :kick:

[LiberalFighter]

13. How about how many of the emergency responders are union?