I've never had Ch 9 off before this past month. It happened twice on routes to and from PDX (different round trips). Could it be a coincidence?

I've never been a big fan of unions and when I hear stories like the OP's it simply reinforces my position. With that said, I agree that what GT is pulling down is obscene when you factor in the employee's wages/cut backs, but also capitalism at work.

My two cents,
Bubba