Direct Relationship

[ital79ny]

How many of the FAs in this video PMNW?

[FlyASAGuy2005]

@ital79ny Probably ALL LOL

[WC3POchannel10A]

@flxibl Ok. But that does not answer my question. And I do remember the Delta pilots union during BK threaten to strike and thus cripple any chance of getting out of BK. Then, they would have won their point, but lost their jobs. So, I suppose these tactics can be used both ways.

[hattrick1019]

the right to strike can only be granted by the National mediation board, after extensive mediation. A 30 day cooling off period must be granted and pretty much no other airline can be on strike at the same time. While this powerful right gives leverage it comes with some extensive restrictions controlled by the government. It just doesn't happen often and an agreement is reached just before the deadline.

[WC3POchannel10A]

I would just ask union members, "Would you go on strike, even if it the impact of the strike meant the company going out of business and you losing your job?"

[neilbrian77]

awesome video! cant wait to get the show on the road and vote YES to representation! if your not sure its because your not informed. get informed and you will see the clear choice for us as a work group and for our career is having a contract, a seat at the table and a say in our life at work.

[gaschambers1]

EVERYONE needs to realize the old DELTA is dead and gone, along with the handshake deal and my word is my bond. You're working for a giant coorperation to which you are just a number with a cost associated with it, if they can lower that cost with another number/person, they're going to because they're in the business of making money, not supporting your family. Here's to AFA, and here's to us, may we keep the union and keep our jobs...

[gaschambers1]

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[notrational]

This video shows to be false the argument that infers that a direct relationship can only be achieved without a contract. The assertion that having a voice will somehow erase a relationship with management is kind of insulting.

If this relationship is built on respect then the flight attendants getting more equal footing should strengthen the relationship. However, if the relationship is simply patronizing and patriarchal then having a contract could have an impact on said relationship.

[TheSAJ11]

It is much better than playing the cat and mouse game between the employer and the employee. We have always been taught , DID YOU GET THIS IN WRITING ? DO YOU HAVE THAT IN WRITING ? Get it . The company knows how to keep the F/A right at the edge , so your are not totally happy or totally unhappy . Delta have special people hired just to do that. Keep you confused about the facts all the times . And create an illusion to make you think that we really care . COME ON GUYS , WAKE UP .

[TheSAJ11]

to all the morons who think you dont need a union . you are soo narrow minded all you can think of is the money you are going to pay . ( which can be tax diductoble by the way ) you pay car insurance , and almost never use it , some pay home insurance and almost never use it . but when you need it , it is there . stop looking on one diriction only . see the whole picture . there is no good of both evils . however , when you have something in writing ,

[nounionforever]

Once again, why pay extra if you already have a relationship with management. I don't believe AFA 'guarantees" anything. According to one of your speakers, a contract "GUARANTEES" a personal relationship. What kind of bull is that? A union can only gurantee ONE thing...that you will be forced to pay them money.

[nounionforever]

So why pay all the money if we already have a direct relationship with management. FA Stripling even states that there is NO difference in her relationship with or without a union.

So again, WHY DO WE NEED A UNION?

No WAY AFA!!

[zenseo]

One of the arguments we hear over and over is that with a union we will lose a "direct relationship" with management. This is a falsehood -- simply not true and just a phrase cooked up by the union avoidance firms hired by Delta to make employees think that with a union they will not have contact with management. ALL THE WAY AFA!!!!!!

[percino1]

Great video.

Anyone who thinks having a contract interferes with a relationship, just ask Delta management (those with contracts).

They seem to be quite happy!