Originally Posted by
Rama
The guild sets rates and tells companies who to hire? Sounds like an episode of the Sopranos A scab is someone that crosses the line during a strike not who refuses to join or work for a union.
You are correct sir. A scab would not be the correct term. A pilot seeking airline work that does not join the Guild would be blackballed (or similar term) from the industry.
Thanks for pointing that out. The term "scab" is used too losely in this industry unfortunately.