Amen. You won't have better negotiators with the union until the pilots stand up and DEMAND it.

It's interesting to note that ALPA employees have better benefits than many of us, yet cave in when it comes to our benefits.

Check it out:https://jobs-alpa.icims.com/jobs/int...Redirect=false
ALPA offers competitive salaries with excellent benefits, including:

• 26 days paid vacation and holidays per year;
• Generous sick and bereavement leave;
• Generous health care benefits – PPO, two HMO’s (where available) and a High Deductible Health Plan which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children;
• Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance;
• $2 for $1 matching 401(k) retirement savings plan; Roth 401(k);
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts; and
• Retiree health plan.

Pretty sweet gig if you can get it.....