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Yep, so far, so good. So it seems. According to an article in cnn.com, the Northwest mechanics’ strike may be pivotal in determining the future of other airlines’ demands for concessions from workers.
This is based on the apparent success of Northwest to continue to keep flying.
I agree that
this strike may play a major role in the future clout of the airlines versus the unions, but it seems to me a bit early to make a judgment as to how unsuccessful the strike is.
My understanding is that so far, other unionized workers (e.g., flight attendants) have not walked off their jobs to show support.
The tight situation for the airlines in specific, and the economy in general, seems to be making workers cautious about showing too much sympathy.
Stay tuned!
Read here for the cnn.com article.
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This lack of “solidarity” (not supporting another union’s strike) is a huge factor undermining union strength.
This attitudinal change, along with economic factors, is much more responsible for union decline than minor changes in the law.