"A pilot with Sullenberger's experience and tenure, his union said, would earn on average about $155,000 a year - "
Per APC:
A US Airways (West) 320 Captain makes $142 Per hour.
A US Airways (East) 320 Captain makes $125 per hour.
I think he is an "East" pilot, but either way, it would take a lot of effort for him to make $155,000 per year.
Which pilot union put out that piece of mis-information? This is also an excellent chance to point out the pay cuts that this profession has taken in the past 8 years.
It was a great job from the front end and back end crew.