Originally Posted by
Jack Bauer
This is my line of thinking as well. Also, I think this notion that there cannot be unity behind ALPA's push for a great contract with DPA in the wings is pure nonsense. I actually see it as a positive, giving management more incentive to bargain in good faith. You see, management would prefer ALPA over any other so called "rogue" union. They are smart enough to know if ALPA drops the ball they will get something other than ALPA in short order. Having DPA as a quick viable option helps keep ALPA and management honest during contract 2012 negotiations. That's my two bits.
Hmmmmm interesting dilemma.... You get a negotiated contract with ALPA (and the company's benefit is that it can move forward and make lots of money), even though that contract might.. will cost more... or.. a rogue union like USAPA or APA that guarantees your pilots sub standard working conditions and lower pay. (But the executives themselves will STILL get rich) Yeah, I am guessing that dilemma keeps Doug Parker up at nights too...