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i'm generally not a fan of unions, but i am a current member, and i know exactly the importance of a union for pilots. for you guys who don't fly, you wouldn't understand. a good cba makes all the difference between a somewhat good quality of life, versus being ramrodded everyday on a trip. pilot union members aren't just fat slobs sitting around, refusing to work, and getting a paycheck and an awesome pension, like so commonly the "union member" image portrays.
for those of you who fly and actually care about air safety, thank pilot unions for ensuring that companies truly operate in the interest of safety. whether it's SOP's, rest requirements, etc., all of those are things that need to be addressed by a union. i know first hand (from being the department head of flight training of one of the largest regional and now a major carrier) that mgmt will do everything it can to save money....even in the interest of safety. most airlines try to be reactive to safety, instead of proactive. good luck rattlsnak
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