It does seem rather short sighted (if you can call a corporate attack that started in 1991 short!) to put an entire workforce offside. Perhaps the thought is that the odd few tonnes carried that could have been left behind is far cheaper than giving Aircrew a common salary, a bit of respect and a share in the profits they contribute so much to. How about never again using the phrase 'whichever is lower'. The pure mechanics of an aircrew career deal us a fatal blow when compared to a corporate career. Any Manager worth his salt can move within the same industry fairly easily and would not have to start again as the 'graduate tea boy' - indeed he may be head hunted for promotion. Unfortunately, aircrew do not have anything like the same options so the workforces tend to stay where they are and become ever more bitter towards those who 'manage' them. A consistent theme in all the 'Undercover Boss' programmes around these days is that people are pretty good types generally and react far better to being valued than they do to being despised or taken for granted (obviously). Perfect opportunity you'd think to do some proper managing at CX. I don't think any of the Junior managers would have the nerve to suggest such a thing because they'd be lynched by the likes of our Management caricature. Pity. Here's to his bonus!
