Originally Posted by Octaflugaron

No. Pilots (any workers) should be able to work wherever they wish. This is America. And they should be able to do so without the requirement to pay money to a union. Some industries are set up where workers can't even apply without first paying money to a union or joining before they are employed with a company. That is clearly wrong and it is changing fast.

Independent, nonunion professional educator groups have been established in many states. These groups are providing teachers and student teachers with benefits comparable to those of the NEA and AFT, at lower dues. Many do not support any political agenda or ideas which do not directly affect education. They may also provide liability insurance protection for members, which is comparable to that offered by the NEA and AFT. The same arrangement could very easily work in the airline pilot profession.