Originally Posted by ChatMEC

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Evolutionary change is possible, and still occurs. The way it happens is by dedicated involvement by pilots in their union structure. And patience.

You would think there could be a way to convey this, but pilots generally have zero interest in the RLA or the bargaining process until they begin looking for a raise. It's what we do when the heat ISN'T on that matters most. Like any carpentry or paining job, the prep is the most laborious portion of the work.

As pilots we need to be supportive of the system we have, and learn to work it to our advantage. Constant critique and implying malintent may feel good, as it may fill a visceral need to vent, but it doesn't help in the long term. And this is a very, very long game, so the sooner we commit to what is needed, the sooner and faster we apply our bargaining power.

Along those lines, recommend to read the following:

The Entitlement Mentality
By Capt. Joe Doniach (United)

You can find it online if you search for it.

This is a clear-headed and mature perspective on the nature of our bargaining efforts.

To be fair, he appears to have some criticisms of the RLA as being insufficient. But what is correct is that we can't approach this from the angle of "what we deserve" because this will likely lead to flawed strategy. What we have needs to be built upon, not replaced. And the best means for that is to continue to work within the existing framework, at the risk of creating unintended effects.