“The union protects you from unfair termination. It doesn’t protect you from termination for cause, and a pattern of discrimination is cause. This new CEO, she’s serious. If you have even one more complaint, one more incident, you’re done.”
“I’ve survived five CEOs, three restructures, and more difficult passengers than you’ve probably served in your entire career,” Rebecca sneered. “Some new executive isn’t going to change anything.”
“Not this time,” Devon said quietly. “Because she actually experienced what you dish out. Read the email, Rebecca. She grew up poor, single mother, worked three jobs to put herself through college. She knows what it’s like to be treated like you don’t belong. And now she has the power to do something about it.”
Rebecca walked away, refusing to glance at the large bulletin board she passed, which featured a professional photo of a striking Black woman in a business suit: Skyidge Airlines Proudly Welcomes New CEO Vivien Carter.