24J is not the issue. 24J allows more robust representation of our pilots. Look at how many committees we have that even places like UAL do not have and you will quickly understand why 24J is a good thing. It allows our pilots more representation and a large Emergency Reserve account that is unmatched. If we did not have 24J our MEC Reserve Account would be zero like UAL's and that money would be being used for the items that 24J is providing.

The company would love to get rid of it, but it has been in there so long, that they know it is not something that would go over well with the majority of the line pilots.

When we need that account and another merger or acquisition will be proof positive why money in this account is more important that the company providing the funding for Committee chair positions.