Originally Posted by
CBreezy
I'm not saying we shouldn't be paid more. I never said that. I'm saying this looks like union propaganda during a time with incredible downward pressure on unions. Have you ever read news about Norwegian or the ME3? If ALPA releases statements, they are trying to prevent non-unionized labor and hampering competition. Unionized labor in this country has gone from a majority to less than 17% and trending downward. To publish an article on a major publication that regionals are unsafe and only provide ONE solution, pay, then you come across as typical unionized labor. I want to make meaningful change. I don't want to be like those guys on the road with "shame on you" signs trying to pretend like the 83% of the country that isn't in a union gives a poop about them. The best way to win this battle is with facts, not scare tactics.
I did find some of the article insulting, but take the personal aspect of it away and the majority of the points are spot-on.
I think the number one concern in our occupation is safety. Any factors that erode the margins of safety should be addressed however unsavory they may be. This has been a long time coming. I understand your irritation with the article, but I doubt it will have any impact on the public majority. If the article only serves to make the public aware that safety margins may be compromised in exchange for cost, then isn't that a win either way?