Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
strong track record of success legislatively, in safety, and in helping us keep our jobs on an individual (and properly kept very private) basis. We've done very well in mid contract negotiations. I do not want to loose those tools, or even the administrators that put them to good use. IMHO the part we need to fix (which is a very important component) is our union's view on outsourcing and unity. The rest works remarkably well.
Bingo!
If DALPA lobbies for slot swaps in Washington on behalf of Delta
Then Delta decides to outsource in excess of 90% of the flying.
And then GoJets, not represented at ALPA is the recipient of the flying.
In the end, the entire raison d'être of a single union representing all pilots has been circumvented. It's just bad trade unionism period, it didn't even bolster ALPA.
There are guys in DALPA that get it. They fiercely represent pilots and for their effectiveness are woefully underpaid and under appreciated. Unfortunately there is a similar sized contingent in our current administration that has little understanding or insight into the foundation of ALPA and how and why it came about, that's why there is the disconnect...
If that element has their way, the door for DPA will be unlocked and propped wide open.
Cheers
George