Originally Posted by
Sunvox
First, I think the reality on the line today does not jibe with the comments here. For the last decade I have flown internationally in 3 and 4 man crews. I have also flown many, many flights with scabs both in IAD and now in EWR. Never, not once, has the other pilot or pilots with whom I flew evinced a sentiment that they would not be "friendly" with a scab captain even when flying with individuals whom I, myself, disliked terribly. The line pilots, especially younger line pilots, really don't care or even know who the scabs are. I, having started in ORD, have the means to know when I fly with a scab. Now this is not an argument for or against my position. That I recognize, but I put it out there merely as a fact.
The good news is in a few short years there will be no more scabs at United and my point will be moot if it isn't already moot today.
Following SOPs, reading checklists, callouts, and conducting briefings doesn't mean you're being friendly. It's what safety demands and passengers expect. I've flown with a lot of scabs. Not once have I seen someone eat with them. I don't asked about their family, their interests, shake their hand, or sign their &$@#! retirement picture.
Your "point" is never moot. There will always be a need to educate future pilots about the consequences if one chooses to scab.