It's a real shame how out of touch these gummers are with the world around them. No one is saying regional guys should make gazillions of dollars, but how about a cost of living increase? How about being able to get a half way decent place to live? $40K doesnt go too far these days to a young person or couple starting out.

I want to raise QOL and pay for everyone in the industry, not just whatever segment I'm going to fall into next. XJT is going through contract talks now, and I wan to make sure some reserve work rules are fixed. I'll probably never sit reserve here again but still wan to make sure it gets done. Why? Because it's the right thing to do.