Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“Our near-unanimous vote is a testament to the strength and unity of Omni Teamsters. Our pilots are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, service, and professionalism. But we cannot do this if the company continues to undermine our working conditions by implementing unlawful changes. Omni management has left us with no choice but to take direct action to protect our members and our livelihoods.”

Source: Capt. Paul Rodell, a member of the Omni Air Pilots Executive Council, speaking out after Teamsters pilots flying for Omni Air International voted overwhelmingly to authorize the union’s leadership to call a strike when Omni or its parent company ATSG implement unilateral changes to working conditions without following the legally required process.

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