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Old 10-03-2011 | 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by TANSTAAFL
Have you actually read the ALPA constitution and bylaws reference Article 8? Available on the ALPA website library section, page 60. Worth a read. We actually have a pretty good system in place. I'm sure you guys will use it as a template or just change the header and footer

Despite what some might like it is difficult to use as a form of ALPA McCarthyism or Sedition Act to silence political opposition. Also you cannot charge a council, only a member. Charges against an LEC or MEC officer have to be heard via the Hearing Board, which is made of members chosen from a pool by the Executive Council. No Kangaroo courts.

Having a political debate of difference is not "contrary to the best interests of the Association or it's members", however using Article 8 speciously can itself be considered such and subject the accuser to possible charges.

OTOH going to management trying to get a fellow pilot and ALPA member terminated over violating social media policy might meet that standard, however I don't think the much maligned DALPA acted on that did they?
Good Post TANSTAAFL