If we were a real union, when the company came to the "special pilots" handpicked to be the initial cadre for the 777, they would have said that they were ready to go as soon as the pay was negotiated.

Anyone, ( including the instructors who have gone to train on the 777) who bids the 777 while the union is in negotiations with the company over the pay scale, are stabbing the rest of the pilot force in the back. What I would like to know is why has the union not put this out in no uncertain terms to the pilot group? I realize that they have addressed this in code by stating that the 777 bid is not legit, but it seems that some people need a stronger message.

PS, I think that the union should negotiate the 777 pay at narrowbody rates, after these idiots have already bid and been awarded it.