This the problem with the industry. I don't think anyone sets out to be a career regional pilot, but we are still professionals and should get paid accordingly. Managements like Mesa's, TSA, and even skywest are taking any chance they get to errode compensation and QOL.
I agree that ALPA representing regionals is contradictory, but unions are necessary to keep management accountable and honest. If mediorcracy is what you seek maybe a different career is what you need. Do you strive to be a so so pilot?