[counterpunch]

[Eagles Talon IV]

See, what happened is these strikers are really mad because their employer had to declare bankruptcy. This was necessary because the previously negotiated contracts were breaking the company. Now the company said to the pilots, flight attendants and mechanics that if you all agree to work for about 30% less you can all keep your jobs and when things get better (fuel prices come down) we will begin to increase your wages and renegotiate your contracts. Well, the pilots and flight attendants said ok (the old "half a loaf thing") but the mechanics said "NO WAY, either we get our full pay or we'll walk" It was explained that if they persist in their demands or walk out then new mechanics would be hired and they would receive nothing and their jobs would be gone forever. Anyway, after much thought (NOT) they decided to walk out and as promised the airline hired new mechanics to replace them and they now have no jobs and no chance of coming back with the company.

And they are really pissed at where their decisions have led them and so are throwing rocks and generally acting like thugs because....because...some one hep me out here?

[I see my hands]

To: Incompetent Loser Thug

Great career move.
I want to hire you!

[chiefqc]

Who are the losers? It's not the ex's at the airline and it sure it'ent the union leaders. Let me think who loses, oh wait I know, it's the ones who are on strike. Everone else wins and YOu lose. Sure hope you are able within the next 100 years to make up for what you lost.