The First Amendment plays a role in everyday life. A dispute
among American Airlines’ Philadelphia Pilots and their CEO is just one news
story that relates to the communication world and the rights held under the
Constitution’s First Amendment.
American Airlines pilots have been losing confidence in Doug
Parker, their CEO. In 2013 there was a merger between American Airlines and US
Airways. With the big changes happening in both companies, the pilots of the
new American Airlines supported Doug Parker’s plans for the business even
though they had some reservations. Since then the pilots have been growing more
and more unhappy with the performance of the company. “It’s in the best
interest of the American Airlines shareholders, employees, communities it
serves, and the traveling public for Doug Parker and his management team to be
replaced.” (Reed, 2020). The pilots have made their position clear and want action
to be taken.
Under the First Amendment is the freedom of assembly and
speech which protects the pilot’s actions in the company dispute. The national
union plans to fight for the replacement of the CEO. Shares have fallen, performances
have been trailing, and analysts are questioning the financial decisions the
management team has been making. They want improvements to be made and changes
to be done to better ensure the job security, financial returns, and service
for costumers. The pilot’s stance is going against senior management, but because
of their rights under the First Amendment, they are protected and allowed to
say what they believe and stand together against the CEO.
Studying communication makes me understand the importance of
having your voice heard and standing up for what is right or what you believe
in. I believe that the pilots are doing what is right and what is at the best
interest for the company as a whole. They are going about the situation in a professional
manor and doing what is right. The negotiations and demonstrations the pilots
are doing to help benefit the company shows the First Amendment in action.
Reed, T. (2020, January 22). American Airlines' Philadelphia
Pilots Call for CEO's Removal. Retrieved from
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tedreed/2020/01/22/american-airlines-philadelphia-pilots-call-for-ceos-removal/?utm_source=FACEBOOK&utm_medium=social&utm_term=Valerie/#2a0c0e1434cd
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