Setron & The Airlink Pilots,
While I'm not one of them, the "bigwigs" are actually just volenteer pilots and other expert staff who give (considerably) of their time to keep the profession on the straight and narrow.
Dump the "they" syndrome, and become part of the solution Old Fruit!
Then again... If you (and the other Airlink pilots) chose to remain a non-aligned association that's fine too. This is about you guys, and what's best for you. "Solidarity" just isn't gonna work for you... That's all. The Airlink pilot's issues extend well beyond salary increases, and require a very well considered strategy if you hope to make the place a career airline. If its just a stepping stone (and that's fair enough too), there may not be any need to get too organised.
Cheers,
P&F