Please enlighten me...
I try to stay up to date on everything going on with the Legacys as that is were I would like to end up. I think it's hard for us younger pilots who've only been in the industry for a few years (<10 years) to understand what's been lost and how the industry has changed. I was curious how UA pilots were paid back in "the glory days" and found it in this contract. If I read correctly the highest negotiated hourly wage would have been 355.82 in 2004 and the current highest wage is 190. That is HUGE! Now my question is wasn't this a concession agreed on by pilot and management and aren't these "temporary" measures? How can management say you will never get back to 2000 pay if it were temporary? Why do pilots have to fight so hard to get something back they willing gave to help the company?

My point of view may be woefully ignorant so be gentle. Also, I understand management wouldn't ever want to give it back but...Golden rule anyone?