There is no way that SkyWest pilots will strike. First off they are not union and they make good money. The only thing we are trying to get is a raise for our 700 and 705 pilots. Other than that, with our bonuses and credit guarantees we get paid among the top in the regional world and we have no union dues. SW just wants ASA to get paid equally and ALPA is screwing the pilots. You can't blame SW for making ALPA negotiate for EVERYTHING!!!! It’s not about the pilots, SW cares, it’s about the blood sucking union. If ASA pilots would just oust the union they would end up with the same package we have and no union dues. It's nice to work for a good airline for once, or at least as good as they come.
I have several friends who work for ASA and I want the best for them. Just Oust the union and SW will show its gratitude, continue and don’t blame SW or SW pilots. IT’S ALPA!!!!
Also, ASA should be thankful that they were bought by a company as strong as SkyWest. Think about what life would be like if you had joined the Mesa/Freedom/Go family. We now have over 2200 pilots and we are bringing in about 70-80 pilots a month with a loss of only 25-30 pilots per month to retirement or the majors. SkyWest has never furloughed and yes we can be fired. But, if you are going be fired then you probably deserve to be, period. If you have a major screw up then you should be held accountable, period.