I am not sure how this will all turn out. But this is one of the best lines about pilots/management I have ever read. This is from a Forbes.com online article:
It’s not clear whether a new tentative contract agreement would lead to any substantial change in the tentative agreement. An American pilot said the current slowdown is likely to result in a better deal. He said American had needed to be reminded of the importance of its pilots. After all, he said, “If the pilots don’t show up, it’s called a shutdown. If the managers don’t show up, it’s called the weekend.”
Best of luck to the AA guys and gals. Hang in there and don't let the bastards get you down.