Here's your chance guys and gals - unite and drive it home. The AFAP never gave a damn for GA jocks, never have, never will. They get their big bucks from the majors, if any are affiliated.
I know that all of us are passionate about flying and career goals, but at what expense ? Employers know this and they are out to exploit you, to the max. Do not prostitute yourself to the lowest bidder as you all have to live, eat and breathe.
Base grade public servants minimum pay is approaching 40K - that speaks volumes (this is what a school leaver can expect straight out of school with no other qualifications). Thats what my kidz are getting and more +. Think about it....this your chance to make a respectable living out of GA and what you do as a PROFESSIONAL pilot. Otherwise the employer goes home with all the bacon.
Young rookies may not give a damn at this stage as they have stars in their eyes, but they may later on and wished they had voiced their opinion earlier in their career. In 5-10 years time if some are still left in GA and not given flying away (apart from those who make it to their dreams), they will be totally aggrieved by the whole GA scene like all the others that have preceded them over the years.
This is your big chance for all of you to make a difference to yourselves and the way you earn a living that you spent thousands training for ....do it, do it now !!!