Dallas Dude,
There is much more to it than that ! Remember that in the US (assuming that is where you are from) you have legally enforcible agreements. In this country agreements aren't worth more than a handshake at the best of times. Many company's simply make agreements and then, when it doesn't suit the situation anymore, walk away and break them. The management of one company, with a 3 letter name starting with b and ending with i, in particular, are past and present masters of the art. Also, and correct me if I am wrong, at the likes of United you have to be a member of a union. The numbers give the pilots power that we can only dream of. Whilst I agree that we need to become a union rather than a flying club, there are real legal issues which have to be addressed to make this possible.
Have a good day