I realize that foreign operators have other systems but there would be no way to change and implement it at this point.

I do realize strikes do not bode well and don't suggest doing so at all. I am only saying it would give the management and pilot groups a level playing field. The pilots threaten a strike is nothing in today's negotiations but if they were plausible, it would make management actually have to counter because of the real risk it implies. Most likely the ultimate demise of the airline if it can not handle the impact of planes being grounded. That regional would most likely go under. This levels the playing field for negotiations. Pilots can strike if they want to launch that nuke and possibly lose their jobs, management can actually fear that nuke coming for once and preemptively stop it from occurring and also losing their jobs.

I do not support striking at all unless management is not taking the threat seriously. How do you think Republic would be doing if they could have actually went on strike? They probably would have a contract that can be agreed upon and a long time ago.