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Post by henrycpa on Aug 30, 2024 8:30:35 GMT -5
Did anyone else see this about their almost unanimous vote to strike?
What I cannot seem to find is timing? Wondering if it affects my DW and DD trip upcoming in 3 weeks or possibly our trip in Dec.
Anyone have any info?
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Post by baymaxfan on Aug 30, 2024 13:02:13 GMT -5
As far as I know from other votes to strike, it takes a while. The vote to strike is part of negotiations for better compensation. It puts the company on notice that a strike will happen if no compromise is met. If demands are not met, it goes to mediation. Only if mediation fails, then a strike is possible. Mediation can be a lengthy process.
Unlike some industries, flight attendants cannot just strike. There is a federal law that prevents this. Healthcare workers are also under this law. In other words, even if a strike were to occur, it would be a while and it would be way too early to know the timing.
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Post by brp on Aug 31, 2024 11:17:34 GMT -5
Strike threats, and even actual strikes, in the airline industry are practically a dime a dozen. I've seen maybe half a dozen such discussions in the last year. There are some impact, to be sure.
Best you can do is be aware, proactive and flexible. Know that is happening to your flights before they contact you. Know the options before you call them and be persistent in getting the reaccommodation that you want.
In cases like this, you have to be your own advocate, or get thrown into the pack and get whatever is left over.
Cheers.
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Post by ratfan on Sept 5, 2024 9:10:02 GMT -5
As far as I know from other votes to strike, it takes a while. The vote to strike is part of negotiations for better compensation. It puts the company on notice that a strike will happen if no compromise is met. If demands are not met, it goes to mediation. Only if mediation fails, then a strike is possible. Mediation can be a lengthy process. Unlike some industries, flight attendants cannot just strike. There is a federal law that prevents this. Healthcare workers are also under this law. In other words, even if a strike were to occur, it would be a while and it would be way too early to know the timing. Fwiw, unionized airline employees and their companies are governed by the Railway Labor Act (RLA). Healthcare workers are not under the RLA. |
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Post by baymaxfan on Sept 5, 2024 9:40:17 GMT -5
As far as I know from other votes to strike, it takes a while. The vote to strike is part of negotiations for better compensation. It puts the company on notice that a strike will happen if no compromise is met. If demands are not met, it goes to mediation. Only if mediation fails, then a strike is possible. Mediation can be a lengthy process. Unlike some industries, flight attendants cannot just strike. There is a federal law that prevents this. Healthcare workers are also under this law. In other words, even if a strike were to occur, it would be a while and it would be way too early to know the timing. Fwiw, unionized airline employees and their companies are governed by the Railway Labor Act (RLA). Healthcare workers are not under the RLA. Yes. You are correct. They are under different federal laws, but both have federal laws that outline how these workers can strike. For health care, it is the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) section 8(g). It is easier for healthcare workers than for the transportation industry. Healthcare unions need to give a 10-day notice prior to the strike. |
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