I'm sorry, but I think everyone misse dthe memo. The memo is this:
If you work for a contract airline, flying contract or "sublet" jets, no matter how big they get, no matter how we believe they should be mainline flying, no matter how sweet they look, you will not get the contract you like.
You see, management considers regional jet flying, "contract jet flying," no matter how big these CRJ's and ERJ's get. Until you work for a Brand that is it's own, and a Brand that is successful, you will continue to fight with a management team that does not consider your personal employment as value, that does not consider its own employment as value, and does not believe in its product. Like you, they are looking for the exit (and or padding their resumes or financial portfolio) until the rip cord is pulled.
Work smart, network, and get a job where the paycheck maches the paint job. Then you'll see the work rules, hotels, and job protections you seek.