Is it illegal to support unions?

[Capt_Phoenix]

@Lee_Shore

The comparison between a 100 Ton captain eating spray in dirty weather while an unlimited master sips coffee on the bridge of a large vessel could be compared a senior captain sipping coffee in the cockpit of a large airliner over the tops while the small airplane captain is getting his butt kicked at a lower altitude. It’s a heavier workload on the little guy for less money, more dockings/landings, less sophisticated equipment, more hands on maneuvering etc…

At least one of you got the analogy.

[Capt_Phoenix]

@johnny.dollar

Except both airplane pilots hold the same license. The only difference being their type ratings.

I was talking about the boats they work on, not the actual licenses they hold. Regardless, the license has nothing to do with the analogy.

[johnny.dollar]

@Capt_Phoenix

I was talking about the boats they work on, not the actual licenses they hold. Regardless, the license has nothing to do with the analogy.

This is the internet. We can’t read your mind or hear what you mumble! But I understand your original intent now. However, in my original example, the license and skill-set between the two pilot groups is identical. Which goes back to how can there be a “shortage” if all the airlines have to do is lower their requirements some? Regardless, the ALPA is doing well for it’s members right now–too bad our industry can’t do the same.

[DamnYankee]

@Lee_Shore

The comparison between a 100 Ton captain eating spray in dirty weather while an unlimited master sips coffee on the bridge of a large vessel

Well I’m not going to risk spilling my macchiato so I’ll just stick to my ship I suppose.