Right,
1. You will not return to a turbo prop for more money, simply because it is a turbo prop and is generally viewed as a stepping stone to bigger and better things. Which therefore, makes a 25% payrise for T/P pilots a waste of money and time, because they'll all leave anyway. People are generally on turbo props because they either don't want to move base, have taken a command on it, or it's their first job.
2. The guys flying the jet are generally the more experienced people who have been with the company for longer and therefore are more loyal. Should this not be rewarded by having AT LEAST industry average salaries (and working conditions). These are the pilots who are not leaving the company in the lurch for the summer. But will they continue to be this loyal if levels of pay etc remain below average????? Especially as other airlines are now recruiting.
3. There is no full time jet pilot on the council.
4. I understand that the Independant Pilots Association gives legal cover etc.