One long time lurking aviator’s first and final thoughts:

Harming other pilots intentionally leaves deep scars

History reflects UAL pilots have verrry long memories. Following the SAPA lifers over the cliff could have significant consequences for those of you with long term career aspirations other than Skywest that include UA

You may find yourself interviewing in front of a Captain who remembers this silliness and may question your ability and willingness to have his back

If you do find your way to the line at mainline, that Captain you are flying with on probation may be one of those with a very long memory, especially since it’s highly likely he/she commutes

If you don’t think mothership is going to respond aggressively when pilots start exercising protection under their commuter policy and flights start cancelling, think again. Mothership is left holding the bag and pilots left behind are protected by contract. Mothership will be looking for payback. A lot of it.

One final thought:

The jumpseat is entirely the domain of the Captain. Along with that responsibility comes a code that includes a long standing understanding pilots do not get involved in politics.

If you deny me a jumpseat and I can’t get to work, I will say thank you for your consideration, I’ll go home, exercise my protections, enjoy the day off, and forward the flight information to the union and the company as required.