Originally Posted by
da42pilot
If there's confusion with the term B-scale or if the term has too much historical baggage, perhaps rebrand it. The regionals are a defecto B-scale anyways, except with numerous additional disadvantages because they're separate companies and seniority lists.
Historical baggage? Seriously? Be a student of the profession and learn what the strike issues were for those who have come before you.
The '83 CAL strike was over the strategic use of bankruptcy to slash pilot wages, the 85 UAL strike was over b-scale - different pay for the same work, the '97 AA strike was (largely) over deployment of 50 seat RJ - outsourcing jobs.
In each case, it was airline management trying to avoid paying a pilot what they're worth.
Starting out at as a new pilot at a regional airline, it's paramount that you learn the lessons of the last 50 years in pilot labor. Failure to understand the methods used by management will ensure that you and your peers fall victim again and again.
There's only confusion with the term B-scale for those who are unwilling to learn the lesson.