As a previous poster said, AS has always embraced the corporate view of "greedy pilots" and tried to spread that to other labor groups. Remember 50% profit sharing? Why? Because you guys make too much money as it is.
They've relied on the Mileage Program to keep seats full from the State of Alaska forever. Funny thing is now that Delta is pushed into SEA most of the high dollar business flyers who aren't bound for the West Coast are packing Delta flights out of ANC. Easier connections through MSP, DTW and ATL for eastern and international destinations.
It saddens but not surprises me that this is how the Anglers are treating critical employees. A leopard can't change his spots and neither can an Angler.