Actually, UAUA got theirs because of the strike of NWA. Both UAL and DAL saw how much money the company could lose in 2 weeks with airplanes sitting on the ground.

If you are not willing to strike, you will get whatever the company deems you are worth. Never saw a CEO fly an airplane

Let's get ready to put those spiffy hats to good use and put em on our head to keep the sun off our heads as we walk around in circles.