Yeah M, it is slightly tonge in cheek
. But I have sat here reading 2 pages of people defining the problem and no solutions offered. I agree membership of AFAP or a union is essential in todays world simply for the legal protection that it offers. However, in terms of the defence of employee conditions, unions, including AFAP, have failed the common worker dismally. Workers need a new paradigm. I am unsure of what the "inevitable" you refer to is. Could you explain further. I am not sure why Pilots would break ranks if we had a worldwide monopoly on aviation expertise and training. This situation would ensure that we were all on the gravy train for life..
I suggest that we benchmark other similar professions (ie: Doctors) and see how they defend their positions.