Originally Posted by JoeyMeatballs

I have been an ALPA REP for 5.5 years and you can bet your ass when I am at a meeting I will go out to dinner and EXPENSE IT! I will also expense my cell phone and any and all costs associated with being a REP. I do this #1, it's allowed via the policy manual, and #2 being a REP takes a toll on your personal life (it's a choice I know), I cant tell you how many times I have had conference calls interrupt family dinners, or random calls at 1am when the wife is up for the 3rd time trying to put the newborn down to sleep. You can bet if I have to take a cab ride from the airport to a hotel, I will expense it, if I am away from home and have to pay for food and it isn't being provided I will expense it etc.... I wouldn't expense alcohol, nor would I abuse the policy however you guys are out of line calling any and ALL ALPA REPS "thieves". Of course there are those individuals who probably abuse the policy (buy a PB&J sandwich and expense the full allowed amount) I have been to THREE BODs and the progressively are getting worse, so your wish has come true....... (food is still fantastic), however the days of over the top Hospitality suites and the theme nights etc are all gone. If you don't like ALPA policy step up, participate and change it, don't throw stones at those of use who actually care and volunteer