Originally Posted by OccupyRestSeat

While completely and utterly inadequate (and insulting to boot), in all fairness, it would be better than what ALPA has delivered for us so far.

I assume RA wants a better than "industry standard" airline. If he's only willing to pay "industry standard" wages (whatever those are), why should he expect to get better than industry standard performance? Average pay = average airline. Nothing more.