Although I don't feel we're in the greatest position, I still try to stay optimistic. RAH is already having a difficult time recruiting new pilots and is "voluntarily" raising first year pay to what I believe was said to be $30/hr. Hopefully, this will be the start of raising the bar at all regionals.
The pilot group at RAH has said enough is enough and stood their ground by voting to strike. I can't see AMR awarding new flying to an airline that is on the verge of a major strike. Should be interesting to see what happens on Wed...