The more time passes the more I see this profession go to crap. ALPA and Teamsters aren't doing anything to help us. Is there a way that we could get together a petition to take to DC to force better labor laws for our profession? I mean things like the obvious pay issues but also a national seniority list so that a CA with 15k hours doesn't have to start over should his job disaper. Also things like not flying 117k/lb jets for regional pay, pension protection for all of us, etc.. I had a old guy jump seat with us and he said that he lost over 500k of his retirement because the airline filed bankruptcy. This type of thing has got to stop. I am and have always been one for free market etc etc... but when a few managers can run such a "big ship" into the ground its all the 'little guys" that take the fall for it. Its like the captain of the ship getting off first. Its so backwards it should be criminal. Controling/regulating this type of thing is what government is for in my book. Their job should be to protect the individual not the book keepers. I mean look what the gov is doing for the auto workers! I am not saying its right but they now own a big chunk of GM. If the gov can do that for them they could do it for us. Better work rules for all and no more of this mgmt whip saw crap thats ruining our profession.

What can we do as a group to band together? Can we lobby? Does anyone have any experience in Washington? Could we start a group? With all the furloughs (self included) out there we should be able to come up with something that could get some attention. Am I nuts to think this could be done? Are there too many big dogs out there to keep us from being heard?
If we can get enough people then take it to the Major side and see if they would join us in a effort to change our futures and not let the money changers change it for us! Now. What to call it? Maybe its just a pipe dream but I would really like to see it happen. I will do my part. WHO IS WITH ME?