Work Over pay 250 extra  

It is not he responsibility of any pilot to worry about who covers their shift when they take time off, that is on the company and the base lead who gets extra $$$ to make sure the schedule is covered.

Now as for trades, if you are always covering for person to benefit them but tehy are unwilling to trade to benefit you, the stop trading with them, easy enough.

Many of the posters here have already spelled it out, most companies do not give a Rats A%$ about you or your family, you are a number and can be replaced, simple as that.

But while you are on your high horse and talking about professionalism, did you do initial hire CTS on your own dime, did you do anything on behalf of the company on your dime, if so, YOU are part of the problem.

I have turned down many companies asking me to do those things only to have them come back and change their mind and offer $$$, which I declined.

One chance to make a first impression.

As for utility, a lot more went into to 12/12 or other equal schedules than the professionalism of the pilots. He was also trying to find relief pilots, travel and training costs for thr relief pilots and other issues.

Yes there were a few who said no more and were willing to take a little less money for more time off, hence the 12/12, so don't foll yourself, if it doesn't make sense for the company bottom line they are not doing it and many companies cannot see the Forrestt through the trees.

So enjoy your high horse, hopefully you will come to know reality sooner than later.