Absolutely agree. I think that labor contracts are a relatively small part of the "cost" of using one regional over another--I'd guess a lot more money can be saved with an efficient operation. But hey, the execs have figured out that it's a lot easier to screw their labor than it is to put some serious effort into streamlining operations. Cutting pay is the path of least resistance, which is sad.

Hmm. that reminds me, it's time to read the Monkey Wrench Gang again...I do that about every ten years :cool: