And there will always be clueless fools on anonymous message boards judging others for not conducting life the way they believe it should be conducted. Open time pick up makes no difference on negotiations. The only bargaining leverage we have is the potential First Officer's decision to come here or not. That's it. Management is finally negotiating for that reason alone. I'll pick up as much extra work as I want to better my life as long as no one is furloughed.