I'm actually a little surprised about the less than enthusiastic responses.

Slice, you say they won't go for it. Of course I don't expect them to got for something that cuts into their bank accounts (who would), but wouldn't you agree that you have to fight for something if you really want it?

FlyJSH, I see what you're saying, but I doubt it'd be that bad. They'll eventually have to hire the qualified pilots at the rate they deserve. Think about it, if a hospital told a doctor fresh out of residency training that he'd have to accept wages and duty hours only marginally better than the miserable wages he's paid in residency, do you think they'd be able to get any doctors to work in that hospital?

Led Zep, why do both options suck?

Guys I'm trying to figure out why a longevity list would be bad. I can only see good right now. Is there something obvious that I'm missing here? It seems like something to push for. The profession has changed so much (for the worse) since 30 or so years ago, why not try to make a major change for the better?

I'm still only a private pilot right now, and I'm trying to understand why the airline guys seem so resigned to the idea of change.