Originally Posted by Bucking Bar

Questions that make the DPA dance #1:

"Tell me of any example of the alleged conflict of interest having an effect on the Delta pilot contract."

The DPA will deflect to the Constitution and Bylaws which have always given ALPA's President final review of an ALPA contract. The difference between THEN and NOW is that there is a procedure which clarifies the process.

If you want to cite examples:

• CC Air: Regional carrier where ALPA's President with held signature due to contract deemed sub standard
• Ford,Cooksey et. al. v. ALPA: ALPA defended Delta Pilots' right to act as the ONLY Bargaining Agent with Delta management (and in settlement preserved the right... the RJ guys can complain to ALPA, but they have no seat at the table with Delta management)

Questions that make the DPA dance #2:

"Is this about a seniority list re-do?"

The answer will be "no, absolutely not." Then the Green Book guys will tell you how they don't really have a dog in the fight due to their age, but ALPA subverted DOH and their attorney will tell you "ALPA subverted DOH" and the majority of their supporters in Detroit will say "ALPA subverted DOH."

Just Google the DPA's Counsel, Lee Seham, and see what he's written. Take his word for it. He's advocated DOH in every instance I've seen him in.