Originally Posted by Timbo

Too bad we don't have some type of a big National Union with some stones and political clout, that would set a pay floor, or some type of system wide, minimum pay and benefit scale, that would prohibit the whipsawing we've been watching since ALPA signed it's first B scale contract, back in 1985.

Instead we had to wait for the FAA to set the floor for anyone flying passengers in a Part 121, scheduled Airline type operation, as having to hold an ATP.

What a concept.

Where was ALPA in demanding this, many years ago, when the first RJ's started showing up? But today, all they have to do is piggy back onto this new Reg. and say; "We fully support the new 1500hr. ATP rule, and to that end, since you are going to have to be hiring a more experienced, higher rated pilot, who has invested more time and money into his own training, we will now enact a "Minimum Pay Scale" for all ATP Pilots, starting with the 50 seat RJ's, and that minimum rate will be $100/hr. (or something greater) for first year Capts. and $70/hr. for first year F/O's, and go up from there, for every year of greater experience these pilots will have to offer."

Where's all my ALPA PAC money going anyway??