All the details and reading on this thread...my opinion is that we need to work on our SOLIDARITY to ensure that the company treats us with respect. I know we lost alot during our last "standoff", but we really need to get back to firm footing when it comes to common goals. I think the biggest thing we need to work on is getting people to join the "association", and when the no's increase, perhaps we can call it a Union. If we had the power to get everyone to walk off the job at one time.....we would be treated with respect. This job is not what it used to be...and the job market is very good right now...so maybe guys would be more willing to stand stronger these days. We cant do it overnight, but I think its something that we can move in this direction to help make some progress! I for one would be willing to risk my job here to make sure we get treated with more respect. I know I can go to several other very good airlines at a moments notice and hardly make much of a lifestyle change and the same goes for everyone. The guys we need to protect the most however are the ones in the sweet spot....those are the once waiting for command shortly. Any thoughts?? Mister chairmanboysclub wannabe can eat his own shorts! We will always be the cornerstone of this airline..and I can tell it bugs him!