Without getting into semantics of Union Vs Federation, Chimbu the Chuckler is right.
The perennial problem with pilots is that they think once sitting in the seat, as in an airline, that's all they need to do.
Well, it ain't - not if you want to make your much worked for career lucrative enough to continue it into the future.
If all you jocks want to get ahead and stop the rot of management sending you all to the poorhouse, ya gotta get involved, and you do it through the Feds. Don't ring up Laurie what's 'is name and expect him to do you bidding unless you are prepared to do your bit.
Otherwise, join the TWU - and in the long term, just see how far they get you.
