Originally Posted by
SkyWestPilot1
I don't know,,,,, My grandfather was a very smart and weathy man. He told me when I was a young boy,,, "If it aint broke, don't fix it." I know what he'd say if he were around to ask about this one.
SKWPilot1,
How long have you been in this industry? It doesn't sound like very long. It is likely impossible to have a successful career in aviation without a union. Its just the way it has been since long before you and I started flying. Who knows why? Chicken vs Egg thing.
But it really doesnt matter. I used to fly at Mesaba and although I planned on using them only as a stepping stone it was plainly evident a collective bargaining agreement was necessary for humane working conditions. Look what happened to most carriers after 9-11. They took all kinds of cuts. Don't think it won't happen to you just because you fly for Skywest. The only difference is it will happen imeadiately, without warning or the ability to fight.
The regional industry as a whole is overdue for an overhaul. As long as you have Unions and members willing to support them (VERY IMPORTANT) you guys have a fighting chance to work for a company that is in itself a career.