Originally Posted by
johnso29
I don't buy that argument. If ALPA brought the RJs to mainline they'd be getting MORE dues. So in essence, they're harming themselves by leaving them at regionals. Plus, take a look at APA's BK proposal for scope. It's an eye opener.
308 51-88 seaters PLUS 352 70 seaters. That's APA's proposal to management. I understand they're in BK, but did ALPA give that up in BK?
If we flew the RJs here, it would have to be initially be for similar rates. ALPA would not lose/gain much in dues either way. They gain more in outsourcing by minimizing our leverage over ALPA flying and keeping the DFR lawsuits at bay.
Regarding AMR, we are not in bankruptcy and I will not make a decision to outsource our jobs based on
proposals of companies/pilots in bankruptcy. DALPA allowed the 70 seater line to be crossed in BK and the fact that other companies/pilots are pushing the limits now doesn't surprise me one bit. DALPA did not hold the line. Allowing more 76 seaters only puts more pressure on the rest of the industry to outsource their NB fleets. We are now the bellwether for the industry, not AMR, simply because we would be willfully surrendering more NB jobs while not in bankruptcy.