good point
nighthopper,a few good points there.but as someone who now works in fr,we have now no choice left to us but to join and strive for union recognition,the reasons.
when we retire,we have no pension plan - what to live on then?
We will have no loss of licence.well you can say go get it somewhere else.it was part of our working agreement.
we pay for our uniforms - not my choice to wear the uniform,i would prefer slacks and a shirt,so why pay for it.
we pay for our transport to and from the sim. and accomodation while there.
we can be dismissed at the drop of a pin.
we cannot negotiate anything or even complain if hard done by.
we are threatened with paying for our sim recurrency,twice a year when the state requires but one check a year.
we pay for our own medical checks and do them on our day off.
all other conditions are gradually being eroded.
why do we do this to fund the low fares that people like your good self enjoy,might be a little unfair.i have no problem with cheap flights but not at the expense of my family.
should you have an alternative to the union,i am all ears.