Figured this might be the case after reading all the posts.
But what happens to the F/O who has, say 3 little ones at home with mouthes to feed. He (she) has no idea how long the said strike could take place (up to 3 yrs. from what I have seen posted here) and doesn't have the financial means to stand in a picket line.
Basically agree's with the union pilots in that things have to change, yet HAS to work.
Is this person "labeled" for the rest of their career?
Again, sorry for diverting the original intention of the post. Wish I had something to add, but in my little world.. jumpseating, unions and other airline ammenities are non existent. Can't say thats such a bad thing, although we have our share of problems too!