Originally Posted by
tsquared030
If DPA continues their quest I don't think they will carry the torch. However, even if they do, we will be well in 2015 or later before we see a new contract.
The right thing for them to do is to abandon their de-certification effort and join the other 8000-9000 pilots in showing a united face toward mgt. That is the fastest way to, "restoration".
T
This is a totally false choice. We can do both. There is no factual basis to conclude that the DPA's presence and effort will delay our contract to 2015 or later. None.
We can show a united face to management by having this current ALPA squad represent us at the negotiating table, while at the same time have management know that ALPA is out the door the second ALPA shows any weakness. These two things happening concurrently is actually the strongest hand we can have in front of management. This is why management is fighting so hard to keep DPA off the property.
Carl