^^ Exactly. The nickles and dimes over the years often come from such things as vacation, work rules, etc - not hourly pay rates.
Good luck blue guys... You are a class group and deserve better via proper representation. Doesn't have to be ALPA. Do a SWAPA or APA. Get some hard working, level-headed guys to lead the group who have the careers of JB pilots in mind.
Watch management cringe as they realize they can no longer unilaterally bend you over and do their worst.