Originally Posted by
Velocipede
Apparently, reading for comprehension isn't your strong suit. There are all kinds of Union contracts out there. Some pay more (SWA), some pay less (Spirit).
However, all are negotiated, agreed to and ratified by their respective memberships. What sticks in my craw is the non-Union types who accept employment at low wages/no benefits. Then they come around and ask Union pilots for Union negotiated benefits (jumpseats).
Is that a simple enough explanation for you?
Yes, simple. But it isn't that simple. The UNION has agreed to accept the Jumpseat agreements with non-union carriers, so...
Forget it, no changing your mind, I know.