Rant all you wish, but facts be facts.....NO uncertified personnel were allowed to handle traffic.
And that was on Reagan's orders.
Chicago was the top priority in efforts to keep a certain level of traffic flying.
A guy named Bob Thorn was the main FAA 'architect' of contingency plans. He and Helms had briefed Reagan on the level of traffic they thought we could run if the strikers were fired. Reagan's response was if the minimum level could not be SAFELY handled, he would Federalize ATC. He stressed that safety must not be compromised.
All managers were aware of the safety mandate, from Reagan, and you continue to believe that they would defy that?
Don't think much of Reagan, do ya?
" ... NO uncertified personnel were allowed to handle traffic."
I never said they were.
Just WHO do you think DOES THE CERTIFYING, when 98 percent of the controllers walk, you over inflated windbag!
They were position certified and told to sign the papers before leaving to find a hotel room.
Safety was never compromised, EXCEPT BY THE FAA WINDBAGS WHO WALKED OUT ON THE NATION FOR MONEY !
You're the one who doesn't like Reagan, just like ALL UNIONIZED FAA CONTROLLERS.
I believe there's NEVER been a better President in our life time, INCLUDING JFK.