Interesting thread. My comment is that someday soon technology and information will totally change the way we fly. I understand that unions protect pilot salaries while management is trying to cut costs, but don't forget that the air force and other services are becoming very effective at using unmanned aircraft No one, not even pilots, have a right to a job, but the owner of a company has a vested interest in making money (otherwise, why start/own a business?) For now, owners can't operate without pilots, and there's a supply v. demand issue there, so they'll keep hiring and paying whatever they can negotiate with the pilot unions.
If you're just flying for the pay, then make sure you have a savings plan for when the robots arrive. On the other hand, if you love flying, then fly while you can, but have a savings plan for when the robots arrive.
I assure you, no robot will want SevereClear's current job (based on his posts) and the Robot Union will protect the robots from being forced to.