Interesting articles. Quite objective in their stance.
Its about short manning in other words. A simple tactic by an employer to cut costs. The ramifications on lifestyle and employee attitude can cause a lot of pain and you lose goodwill.
Its the same deal in some UK airlines. Presumably it never gets to a dispute here as it is easier to vote with your feet when you have had enough.
[ 20 August 2001: Message edited by: Wig Wag ]