Originally Posted by Jesse

What if our airline (which, by the way was a virtual monopoly) was owned by the taxpayer, but the taxpayer wasn't in charge of determining our payrates. Instead, people who were greatly concerned with getting our monetary contributions if they gave us what we wanted were those who determined what pay increases and benefits were allowed? That sure would work out well for all involved wouldn't it? Well, excpet the taxpayer who has to pay both us and those negotiating our pay.