I would not consider the point the OP was making to be "personal drama." In many ways he makes a valid point about the regional business. As another posted, one should not be ignorant to the matter that is happening with overseas carriers and it should be a point of concern. But the one's representing many US pilots (ALPA) have COMPLETELY dropped the ball especially with regards to their responsibilities of representing associated regional groups.

Look at nearly every regional out there...they are fighting NOT to allow a concessionary contract and most are not in Chapter 11 or in a money losing business. The businesses they are flying for are making HUGE profits and then still asking for concessions. And where is ALPA? Practically holding the hand of management and going right along with it.

That is where the point of contention is...the lack of representation. But then they apparently come into the OPs crewroom with tin can in hand asking for money...not that ALPA doesn't already take more than their perceived to be worth. And that 2% can make a big difference to a regional FO who makes a pittance to begin with.