Boilerup....as usual SPOT on. My experience includes 3 1/2 years of 121 scheduled flying....most of it on reserve. My union experience includes time on the Eagle Strike Prepardness Committee in 1994 and recently on the scheduling committee for one of RAH's airlines. So I know a little of what I speak.
Boiler is right to the point when he makes note that with out unity at all levels airline unions will continue to be victimized by mgt. The "look out for me mentality" is what has doomed this profession.

ASA seems to be doing it right... they have reduced line credit to at or below the min for most of their lines... thus creating more lines... keeping guys off the street.....so far....

Basslayer.... obviously I dont agree with your position..... but its yours. Other people are allowed theirs as well... even if you dont like it.