Originally Posted by
HerkDriver
It would just be nice to have the ability to exercise the leverage that comes from our dues to ensure that we get the service we all deserve.
With agency shop in place, this isn't even an option.
Leverage from our dues???
Are we paying dues to our union so that we can "exercise leverage" against the same union?
Maybe my memory is failing, but I don't seem to remember too many members of ALPA voting with their feet or exercising "leverage" prior to 2006 when we didn't have agency shop.
Do you really think a significant amount would exercise that option now if it was available or is this all about principle?