Apply Massey logic to aviation mechanics. Minimum wage 747 jet mechanics are the path to safety.

[Union Yes]

Since Massey exemplifies on the job safety, let's spread that track record of safety to the aviation industry and bust airline mechanic unions like Massey busted mine worker unions.

Because union busting brings safety to the workplace. After all, the tragedy that killed 29 miners happened in Massey's fourth worst mine regarding safety. Massey owns 3 mines that are deemed even less safe.

Think of the feeling of safety and comfort if you know the jet you're flying in was repaired and serviced by a lower wage non union worker. Unlike now, those dang highly trained airline union mechanics that fix jets are proven to perform better because they are much happier on the job due to better pay, benefits, pension. Union workers are almost always much better trained for their job duties than non union counterparts.

But, if we bust the unions, we'll save a few bucks on our airfare. And who can forget, CEO profits will once again soar. CEO's are the ones who are underpaid, remember Reaganomics 101.

I'm willing to gamble with jet safety if it will save me a few bucks on my airfare. How bout you?

The Massey logic + the Walmart wage model will set the airline industry free.

Yes, this OP is full of :sarcasm:


Cept this..

Unions hold employers accountable for ALL safety issues. Worker safety and safety standards of the products and services they produce. Like fixing that jet.

Starting to see the importance of unions now?

It ain't just about fair pay.

It's also about safety. Unions help govern/police their industries and hold employers accountable by demanding employers comply with federal and state safety regs.

Solidarity
UY

:patriot:

[amborin]

1. *many* U.S. carriers outsource their maintenance to low wage sites

only American and a few others use U.S. unionized labor

[Union Yes]

3. Outsourcing is becoming a growing concern regarding safety issues. No doubt. nt

[riverbendviewgal]

2. Airlines are doing it with pilots

They are paid dirt cheap......

The pilots in the 2009 February airline crash were discussing their wages .
The first officer on that flight had to work a 2nd job as a waitress.
She made $16

see
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x5645932

[Union Yes]

4. Yup. It's not a very reassuring feeling to fly with a low paid pilot at the controls.

Thanks for adding that.

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