We're not talking about picket lines. Nice try on a red herring though.
This imaginary "brother" pilot is supposed to stand strong for him so that he can put a few extra dollars in his pocket.
When the shoe is on the other foot however and the same "brother" is staring down a possible bankruptcy and children going without health care then the supposed answer is "eff him he can start over somewhere else".
Don't be ridiculous. You only pretend to be a "brother in arms" when it benefits you.