I agree with jetsfan.
The concept that one group should behave differently than another because of skills and college degree is quaint. Perhaps once upon a time management treated college educated folks better and pay disparity between this group of workers and the top weren’t so great. However, even in my own industry, times have changed such that top leadership earn 20x-40x what their “professional” class earns AND they treat this group like replaceable cogs.
After $100k+ and years of education, I don’t see many skilled professionals being able to magically switch into something better. It’s just not that easy, especially when this management style is pervasive across industries.