We can blame our union leadership until the cows come home.
But until the rank and file pilots start growing a set and have some self respect, nothing is going to happen.
GearBoy has already covered it all.
Until we have a pilot group that is not fat, dumb, and happy with everything, then nothing is going to change.
How many pilots actually read the communications from the LEC, MEC, & JNC?
How many pilots contact their reps on a regular basis? How many attend meetings?
Get involved & stay engaged. Also, do your job and allow others to do theirs.
Blame the officers all you want. But, nothing is going to change until each individual pilot becomes engaged.