Originally Posted by tsquare

Hey I don't want to pay dues that go to national anymore than I want part of my property taxes going to the school system to support YOUR kids, but it is what it is. I am more concerned about OUR union, and how THAT can be influenced. You (say) you have 4000 guys.. That is enough to influence not only OUR guys, but the national as well. Ever hear of the Tea Party? They exacted influence from the inside.. true, some say it has caused dysfunction, but the influence is nonetheless real.. The doughnut guys are out there with torches and flamethrowers, and I am not convinced that they can do anything that will have the Delta pilots better off. I will give you this though. I think that the DPA HAS caused the union to take a harder look at how they do business.

And I am still waiting for my response from Carl as to the written letter of acknowledgement from the DPA heads that there will never ever be any challenge to the SLI. I want it in writing from the man himself. When I see that.. maybe I wll show a little more interest. Until then.. I don't trust him. Sorry.