G4,
I'm not mad at anyone, except maybe our EMT.
At this point, I'm not even trying to convince you to walk a picket line with anyone.
All I'm trying to do is explain to you why becoming a scab is a bad thing, and why scabs are treated the way they are.
I haven't said you have to like any of it.
But at this point, if you really and truly can't understand why scabs are treated so poorly, then there's just no presenting anything that will help you understand. You've already convinced yourself that crossing a picket line isn't so bad, and shouldn't have any negative consequences.
Here's the short version: Like it or not (yes, I know you don't like it), you are part of the union. Union actions are based on what the majority wants. Sometimes, that will go against what you want, or think is appropriate. Nevertheless, as part of the union it is incumbent upon each member to support that union, even if you don't agree with it. In a strike, you certainly don't have to walk the picket line, but just don't cross it. Why is it that you don't understand that scanning isn't just 'not supporting the union', it's actively working against it. Imagine a football team where one or two players don't like the plays the coach is calling for. But instead of simply refusing to take the field, they go out and run a touchdown for the opposing team. Woud you think the players of that team would be pleasant to these two guys after the game? In fact, it may be a very long time before they ever forgive those players. Now think of a large group of pilots trying to improve their livelihoods for themselves, their families, their coworkers, and even others throughout the industry. How should they feel when a small group actively works against their goals?
Alright, I'm out of analogies. If we strike and you disagree, speak up to your union officials. Refuse to walk the picket lines. Whatever. Just don't cross the line, because at that point you've gone from disagreement to taking the field for the other team. It's going to generate a whole ton of anger towards you, and justifiably so.