The truth is that there is no union that can alter the economic environment in which their members work in. A union can only take advantage of positive economic environment or shield their members in less than ideal economics. The competent ones increase total compensation in good economic times, as in now. Or soften the blow in recessions/bankruptcies. And the less competent ones settle for paltry raises in good times or rollover in weak economic circumstances and let their members take most of the brunt. Regional airlines generally live in less than an ideal economic environment, thus the relatively low wage.