Have a read of the history of the AFAP "A Federation of Pilots" and have a look at how pilots were treated back in the late 40's and 50's.
But for Chr!st sake don't show it to any airline management. They're already going hell bent for leather trying to send us back to the dark ages, and unfortunately we still have some way to go.
On a positive note, I absolutely love my job, and couldn't imagine doing anything else. it is however a constant battle against those who have no idea, or even worse have forgotton what the profession is all about. Hense all the bitching!