3 chapters across the catalog
TSA Mandates, Boeing Sickouts, Hollywood IATSE Strike
A wave of labor actions is anticipated across the U.S., including a November 22nd vaccine deadline for TSA agents that could disrupt Thanksgiving travel. Other mentioned labor tensions involve Boeing's Everett plant, the Hollywood IATSE union, and a surge in early retirements among teachers.
Boeing Labor Disputes and Paul Allen's 12th Man 747
A theory is proposed that a Seattle Seahawks victory would serve to boost morale in Washington following a contentious contract dispute between Boeing and the machinists union. The hosts discuss the importance of the aerospace industry to the region and the symbolic power of Paul Allen's custom-painted "12th Man" Boeing 747. They suggest the elite may use the game to pacify a depressed workforce.
American Airlines Loose Seat Incidents and Sabotage Suspicions
Two American Airlines Boeing 757 flights were forced to make emergency landings after rows of passenger seats came loose from the floor during flight. While the airline cited a potential issue with seat tracking models, the hosts suspect "sabotage" related to ongoing labor disputes between the carrier and its unions. They note that the incidents occurred on flights bound for Miami from Boston and New York, prompting a fleet-wide inspection.
