Originally Posted by
zoomiezombie
I think the idea that every nickel of Delta dues MUST be used for Delta pilots runs contrary to the concept of organized labor standing together for progress.
I respectfully disagree. This is not Socialism. Organized labor can and should stand together to enact change. But each union must stand on its own merits and own finances before it can stand together with other unions. If you can't run your own affairs without the constant financing from others, you aren't a viable union.
Originally Posted by
zoomiezombie
I for one am proud that some of my dues money supported the Spirit pilots and I expect the DAL negotiations will be a little easier because of the progress made by the Spirit pilots.
I am too, but helping to fund a strike contingency is totally different than a continuous funding model that depends on other unions financing your daily operations. That's what we have now, and it's wrong.
Originally Posted by
zoomiezombie
Therefore:
I support ALPA's efforts to work with Washington and Wall Street and virtually whomever else is necessary to stabilize the industry,
I do too. I just wish ALPA had results of their Washington and Wall Street efforts. Unfortunately, I do not see much if any.
Originally Posted by
zoomiezombie
and, I support ALPA's efforts to work across the various airline pilot groups to restore the profession.
I do too. CAPA does the same thing among their member unions. But that's different than funding them. The fact that Delta pilots get less than 40% of their dues money back from ALPA national is wrong. Period.
Originally Posted by
zoomiezombie
"No man is an island"
Do you see things differently?
Agreed. But no man should be another man's ATM.
Carl