Originally Posted by
Wasatch Phantom
Some years ago, when greenslips were flowing freely, there was a bit of a scandal. There were several ALPA pilots who would drop trips for ALPA business and then pick up greenslips over part of that period.
Some concerned pilots were monitoring this self dealing and would post schedules showing trips being dropped for "ALPA business" and the subsequent greenslip awarded trips of the offending pilot on the bulletin boards.
I don't recall specifically if WS was one of those but I believe it occurred around the time he was the ATL LEC chairman.
There was also a LEC chairman in SLC who became a SLC Chief Pilot; initials JM.
I do agree 100%. What does DPA stand for? I thought that this was forum to talk about some good positive points. I keep hearing a lot of DPA backers talking about what DALPA is not doing or how they are screwing us and ripping us off! Also a lot of mud slinging. Well, I can not say there are not any abuses on the part of some in ALPA membership. I am also certain that DPA will be accused and in some cases of rightfully so in the future of similar issues (always happens). Point is, what is DPA prepared to do better for this pilot group before openers in April? I support DPA (have signed the card) and will vote for them after this contract if ALPA does not deliver. DPA has a lot of maturing to do and the stakes are too high to split the group now and take a risk on a nubile entity. Look at where American is right now.