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To: T.B. Yoits

This reminds me of the time my husband’s employer, Textron Lycoming Engines, decided to replace skilled union mechanics, who were out on strike, with current salaried employees to build engines.

They had secretaries, janitors, and receptionists bolting engines together, with about one week’s quicky training.

The result was engine failure in at least four planes which had been sold to the U. S. Air Force Academy.

Eight young student pilots and their trainers lost their lives in the ensuing crashes.

The company paid out millions in lawsuits to relatives of the deceased airmen.

This was in the late nineties, if you want to look it up.


82 posted on 09/27/2021 7:36:55 PM PDT by miserare ( Respect for life--life of all kinds-- is the first principle of civilization.~~A. Schweitzer.)
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To: wattojawa

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84 posted on 09/27/2021 7:44:44 PM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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