Eddy,
I was not meaning to disrespect you.
I agree that waiting and waiting for promotion is frustrating but at the same time the only fair way to it and this process does have its faults is the interview or formal chit chat. You have to use every tool at your disposal to maximise your chances to get and suceed at that interview. Assuming the opportunity comes along.
I disagree with alot of the points MissM has made in previous posts but she/he is right when stating that you get no credit from strike breaking other than a pat on the back and I for one do not need that.