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Old September 5th 06, 06:26 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Emily[_1_]
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Default NATCA Going Down in Flames

B A R R Y wrote:
Matt Barrow wrote:

I remember the media pictures of the controllers on strike in 1981,
dressed like crap, while picketing. It sure didn't lend them any
credibility.


There's a picket line dress code? G

In a past life, I spent some time picketing, and I thought you were
supposed to look poor.

A nice suit and a Beemer don't usually do much for public support during
a work stoppage.


I wasn't aware that a work stoppage in general raised public support.