Anybody see anything strange in the main pilot union stating that there "isn't" a shortage? Well, if you know the history of ALPA, you will realise that the union is all about the union leadership. To admit there is a shortage would be to give ammunition to the suggestion that the US Govt and the airlines should be allowed to hire foreigners. That would actually weaken the power of the union. So, they state there "isn't a problem". Believe me, there is a BIG shortage developing in the US. Within 24 months the retirement rate will exceed the ability of the airlines to crew their aircraft. Why do you think the military just recalled a 1000 pilots back? There is NO way that the industry can cope with the developing shortage. No matter what ALPA, the US airlines of even more importantly, CX management have to say. We have the power. We need to use it. Take action this holiday season.