Originally Posted by unit monster

I guess I don't know for sure, but I can't imagine why the company would pick up the tab when they aren't required to. I could probably go through and count how many folks are on full time ALP leave, but I'm lazy. Also, PBS builds schedules with pre-assigned ALPA credits - up to six hours a day. The Association is stuck with that bill. Add in all the Lawyers, Accountants and Research Analysts from National.

This is just what I've picked up over the years, I have no intimate knowledge and could be mistaken.