As far as the picking up open time goes, I agree with you. I think it's wrong and completely inconsiderate of your fellow union members on furlough. However its tough for the union to put a stop to it. Telling pilots to not pick up open time is considered a job action just like a strike and doing so now is illegal. I would like to see some pilots group together and talk to the people picking up open time but there is a fine line between a couple guys talking to a buddy and union members gathering to consult another member.

For the record, I am in no way supporting those picking up open time but I think we should be careful. We don't want to ruin our chances of success in negotiations because a few too many people told everyone to stop.