I don't claim to know the in's and out's of each individual pilot group's situation, SkyWest pilots included. However, to the educated, semi-outside observer, it would almost seem like "doing just enough to keep things OK" is working better than the "Us vs. Them" mentality that exists at many carriers. That is what is going to keep SkyWest alive as others falter.
I'm know there are many gripes amongst the pilots here...obviously there are enough to warrant a group of great pilots and great people to put together a drive for ALPA representation. However, I believe the majority here will agree that, at pretty much all levels of employment at SKW, the culture is different here (I came from another carrier and am much happier here than I ever was before, as are the friends in other employee groups that followed me here).
If the majority feel that culture fits what they want at this point in their careers, why continuously hammer them for being OK with that? If things blow up in their face because of the lack of representation, then you will have your chance to tell them, "I told you so". But, the continuous bagging on and putting down of SkyWest pilots for opting to roll with what they have isn't likely helping your cause in future organizing drives.
