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Because it's illegal. Under the Railway Labor Act they have to exhaust all their other set options before they can initiate a strike or walkout, and even then o

Because it's illegal. Under the Railway Labor Act they have to exhaust all their other set options before they can initiate a strike or walkout, and even then only if it's considered a "major" disagreement. Minor disagreements cannot be striked over, full stop.

mrunkel 5y ago
That would be the motivation for the union, but the question was about the company.
- KingMachiavelli 5y ago
  It would be a major accusation to say that there is an illegal strike occurring. Keeping that card unplayed gives SW more negotiating power
  - bryan0 5y ago
    There’s a difference between “called in sick” and “illegal strike” though. SWA can state the first one as a fact if it’s true.
    - ashtonkem 5y ago
      If I understand correctly, a “sick-out” would be considered an illegal work action in this context.
- throaway46546 5y ago
  I know from experience that they don't compensate you for weather related delays or cancellations.
- ashtonkem 5y ago
  Ah, I misread. My bad.