In this industry theres alot of competition among pilot groups, the low cost carriers versus the legacies, all the regionals arguing about who stole who's flying. Maybe this is something that all airline pilots can agree on......better pay!

It would obviously be a tough battle but I think the wages would easily rise on the regional side of things, with government support, thus helping the majors get better rates.

Alot of pilots argue about scope, which is a ship that sailed a long time ago, and won't be returning to port. This would help offset the scope issues. United is talking about outsourcing their international flying, if all the pilots flying in the US are required to earn a certain hourly rate, this would put a stop to that outsourcing.