The "shortage" does not apply to the number of qualified pilots in the US. The shortage applies to the number of those pilots that are willing to come out and fly for minimal wages.
Offer commensurate pay, and watch how many come out. It's time for the greed to stop.
There's also no shortage of how much money and energy Byron will use to keep from treating his employees like valuable assets. Keep closing those bases Byron, remember we choose to commute.