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!
Right on cue!
You're damned straight that person is to be 'labeled'! Maybe careful consideration should be given to one's finances before DECIDING to have three little 'mouthes' [whatever they are] to feed!
Better they should adversely affect the ability of thousands of others to make a decent wage for the remainder of their careers? Wow, talk about selfish and short-sighted.
If you work for a union carrier, then you need to be willing to hold the line with your brothers. Those before you who were willing to do so are the only reason you have decent pay to begin with (duh)!