You guy's are dreaming. This a political issue, at the highest levels. We have a Republican congress with a Republican president, neither is even shy about there disdain for organised labor. They are willing to use the power of the highest land, courts, laws, threats, to coerce working Americans to not stand up to their employees. Do you think its a coincidence that union membership, nation wide is at an all time low?? Than look at pay and benefits for working Americans. Compared to upper management, you will see a trend that is undeniable, the loss of income (and retirement) of working class Americans while the highest income grow
well above the rate of inflation.
Airlines, being one of the few (remaining) industies with heavy union membership, has been in the bulls-eye of our "Republican leadership" for years. National minimum wage (for airline pilots), you gotta be kidding
The government would step in soo fast to stop that. The legal paper that would fly around Washington would make your head spin. ALPA has some political clout, but not with the party in power. Its ironic too, because I'm guessing most airline pilots vote Republican.
You want regional pilots (and majors, CFI's, crop dusters, etc) to earn more or at least,
not earn less, than support (the) union on your property. If there isn't one, help organise one and than push for a fair, decent contract that
raises the bar. If that isn't possible, leave for the best paying job when the opportunity exists. The same for CFI's, air taxi, fractional, crop dusters, pipeline patrol, what ever. Don't settle for less. If your job is not paying what it should, vote with your feet if you can't convince your boss your worth it.
Than in November, support, write, vote for, the elected leadership that is looking out for
your interests. If your congressman is not supporting your right to bargain with your employer than help to give him a new job, just not in Washington.
