Interesting thread so far. I won't say a mouthful this time, but a vague similarity to past events stands out to me. Some years ago major airline pilots decided that regional guys were beneath them. They hadn't paid the same dues, they were less qualified and they had less responsibility. Sounds familiar? We know how well that worked out for us all, huh?

I have no doubt that if management breaks one union, they will target another in quick succession. Additionally, IMO, this could be an opportunity for the pilots to fight a proxy battle.

Good job of keeping it respectful so far as we are all just voicing opinions on this.