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Old 02-22-2012 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by capncrunch
Not to pick on you because this sentiment has been uttered by a few here, I struggle to see how the DPAs effort will affect DALPAs contract negotiations. There is no doubt that our next contract will be negotiated by DALPA, with that in mind, how does the threat of decertification change the out come on what they can negotiate with management?
Good question Capn.

It is my opinion, we all have them, that the DPA push shows the company a "non-unified" pilot group. When a company, such as Delta Air Lines, is approached by the "current bargaining" agent, knowing they have a non-unified group behind them, they can more easily provide a contract/TA that will appeal to 50% + 1 of the pilot group.

Look, we have a 12,000 pilot list at Delta now. In that list there are multiple demographics. (i.e. old, young, some that want money, others that want scope, FTB never wants to leave the MD88/90, etc., etc.)

Adding the external variable of an "in-house" union drive when we're about ready to enter Section 6 negotiations, only adds to the lack of leverage and effectiveness we have as a group of professionals.

Thanks for the question........incoming from Carl's "smoke and mirror's soon".

GJ