First, let's not forget it is Memorial Day weekend and remember all those who have given their lives in defense of our country and the liberties we hold so dear (including the freedom of speech and expression we take for granted on APF).

Second, not all mainline guys forget that it was their own fault that the situation has developed to what it has become. I have flown with some, though very few, that have said they have only themselves to blame. Most guys do trash and bad mouth the feeder carriers as the cause of their problems and like to take it out on the little guy. Ticks me off since I was one of the little guys who flew where management told me, etc.

Third, the way for this to end is to hold the line. RAH guys can keep voting 'NO' on their contract until the company coughs up the work rules and pay rates that are worthy of a professional pilot...not a regional pilot, big jet pilot...A PROFESSIONAL PILOT. You can get what you want if you stick together and not get fooled by management's dangling of more airplane orders, quick upgrades, and even more pilots on the seniority list.

Finally, on a locked thread someone mentioned "this will only lead us down the road to majors having regional contracts with regional work rules with only slightly better pay." Well at some majors that is already the case. There are far worse work rules at my current company than my previous employer thanks to a concessionary contract that should never have been voted in when it was put to a vote.