Originally Posted by TANSTAAFL

I think the bigger issue is a ALPA volunteer kicking a JS'er off a ALPA negotiated benefit and the faithful defending it. The JS is the Captains prerogative, but he is expected to use good judgement and discretion. This guy did not IMO. I would have welcomed him and used the opportunity to persuade him why ALPA is the better alternative, sort of like we do with the non-union guys. The Captain gets an F in headwork.