Now that is a direction Howard.
First year coverage and a way to sort out recalcitrant employers, and also to provide a larger base to ensure conditions and treatment of Pilots in later years. Just so long as the Union does not go into "bulletproof and too damned important" mode which is what shagged the puppy in the last major instance.
My "rough" idea has just taken on some logic. New drivers just out of flight school, would be in general very low on funds as they have probably sold their souls to pay for the qualifications. Year one coverage will ensure they are not gang banged by employers.
While the industry has you guys and girls in the front line and in total control, us leeches and all the ancilliary people that make it all happen have an even money chance of retaining a semblance of normality. Make it so Captains.
EWL