Originally Posted by
ToiletDuck
I didn't say non-unionized pilots are scum. The Colgan guys had the opportunity to vote a union and pay their dues. They didn't so they don't deserve the protection or benefits of a union. It's that simple. The union is paid for by the PNCL pilots. The union won this fight therefor not a single PNCL pilot should lose any seniority to a Colgan guy.
My statements have nothing to do with name calling or anything else. It's business. PNCL guys foot the bill for it therefore they deserve the rewards.
True, I am somewhat ashamed that we didn't vote in ALPA when we had the chance but, the problem with your statement illustrates the problem with the regional airline industry. You're saying it's all about ME ME ME, and all the hard work pinnacle pilots have done so far to better the INDUSTRY doesn't seem fair because they may have to take a little for the team. It sucks for all pinnacle pilots that may be adversely affected. However, they are accomplishing what everyone on here complains about
: too many low tier regionals bringing pay down for everyone. Well count us (Colgan) taken care of. If the pinnacle pilots win there is one less bottom rung airline to threaten your next contract. Colgan sucks without any protection from a union so however they decide to merge us is fine by me (including a staple).
Next time you see a pinnacle pilot, give him or her a big thank you.