Same lawyers that advise L CAL MEC also advise ALPA National.

The decision to ignore federal law with respect to military members, who are also dues paying members in good standing of ALPA was made by the ALPA lawyers, who undoubtedly advised the negotiating committee and the MEC that it was ok to ignore federal law.

Don't be surprised if an inunction takes place prohibiting further payouts of retro-signing bonus-lump sum moneys.

Looking at the "blame game" emails coming out of ALPA National and the CAL MEC it looks like were in for a tug o war. I thought the LC 171 update on the lump sums was good.

ALPA bafoonery at its best.