Willie,
You missed his point. Where are the current regional pilots going to go? UAL/CAL had over 2000 guys on furlough. So does AA. Delta is going to hire 300 this year, Emeriates 700.
Regionals flying 70, 90 and 100 seat jets are replacing mainline jobs.
A lot of regional guys who thought they were going to get their 1000 PIC and move up better plan on retiring where they're at. Consequently, they NEED to improve their pay and work rules to make regional flying a career option. Realistically for most of you its your only option.