If we can strike, then we wouldn't waste the time trying to convince these flow-chasing applicants to stop showing up for mediocre pay.

Convincing new hires to not come here is the only weapon we've got, but that may also lead the company to stop the flow due to "operational needs." So, it's not an optimal solution either.

I think ALPA needs to push to revise the labor contracts/laws to allow us to strike again. Dont know why that is not thier priority.

Also, flow is not guaranteed after the Protected Pilots, so there is risk in relying on flow. The company can deny your flow in the future, but somehow, that is not coming across to these new hires.

Regardless, being able to strike would put fear back in management, and us being taken seriously.