But what about that whole "80 for 80" push? Or the fact that the EGL has had contractual increases in their payrates over those 13 years?

Up until Easter 2006 a regional airline (Air Wisconsin) was already flying 100 seat aircraft (BAe 146-300). The ARW 2003 concessionary contract, which went into effect the same time as the CHQ 2003 contract, had B146 CA rates a couple percent BELOW the RAH 77-99 seat CA rate after the 3rd year of longevity (yes, the FO pay at ARW was substantially better).

Where was all the righteous indignation then???