The story is simple pilots at RAH like all contract regionals bid for flying. Thus, in order to win contracts the pilots almost always have a lower total compensation, and weaker contract than the pilots they replaced. I blame now one for wanting a career in aviation just don' t be surprised when you never get chance to fly larger equipment or you end up flying that bigger equipment for whole lot less than you planned. There is no dream job only the one you fight for. I have been on strike, furloughed, dragged through BK and I know for a fact someday some will do to RAH as they have done to others. That is what management counts on, and the reason Alaska pilots will strike until our contract contains the scope protections required to make being a pilot career with having.