I guess the question I would have for the folks who want to go independent is this. Given the cost (and time) of ramping up an independent union, and the lack of "support" in terms of having other unions support you in a strike, job action, whatever...how much in hard dollars would you be willing to pay out of each paycheck to start and run your union?

I'm not taking any side here. I'm asking you to think beyond the poor service of the past that has changed, and the emotional of saying "I want it now," that we pilots are notorious for.

So...how much? $100? $200...more? less?