Between ExpressJet and American Eagle we are nearly 8,000 pilots strong, that is over half of the regional airline pilots in America.

At the moment both pilot groups are being fed scare tactics and lies in order to do our jobs for less and increase earnings and income for management and shareholders. We all need to make a stand and say NO. They cannot replace 8,000 pilots, the country would suffer immensely if we were to shut down.

We have the leverage, the ball is very much in our court. All 8,000 of us need to come together and send a very clear message.