Yeah, think about it, you're lucky to have a job! You're lucky your employers didn't sack you after Sept 11th and you're lucky you have the chance to work 25% harder next year for the same or less cash. CD did all he could, there was no need to get rid of him. You should accept things can only get worse, never better. Spend more of your time on making what you have go further instead of stirring up trouble. 'Flagging out' is a fait accompli, there's nothing you, I or BALPA can do about it and you should hunker down and do as much work as you can now before all aircraft are operated that way. Be happy with what you've got, you've never had it so good.
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