I have never denied a jumpseat in over two decades in the captain seat.
Further, I go out of my way to make it a good experience for east pilots, whether they are jumpseating or deaheading on West metal, and expect nothing less from my east counterparts. Want to know why?
Because we are co-workers, and the last thing we should have to deal with is animosity or intimidation from each other. Unfortunately, there have been east jumpseaters making false accusations against West crews in attempts to get them disciplined.
If you support your "co-workers", you better get a handle on these idiots.
One more thing about jumpseat. What is with all the east checkairmen that have homes in PHX? I have given a ride to 3 east checkairmen in the last 3-4 years that have houses in PHX. A very senior 757 guy who lives in Chandler, a senior 320 checkairman with a place in Fountain Hills, and another 320 guy who lives in North PHX, oh and I think there was a 4th one who lived in Anthem.
If you are indeed in the top 395...I am guessing you could figure out the identity of at least one of these checkairman, and go ask them if they have ever had trouble jumpseating West metal....once they reply, ask them if the West are their "co-workers".