Originally Posted by
gojo
I do feel that ALPA abuses spending for food and alcohol, but I also feel that it should be a perk for those that do volunteer. But you're right, Ruth Chris Steakhouse is a bit excessive. Additionally, I feel that many of the contract provisions that Skywest enjoys comes from ALPA negotiated contracts. I suspect that Skywest management will go for concessions at Skywest if ASA/XJT gives in to concessions
At eagle we've had the mec chairman walk in a liquor store and buy $100 worth of alcohol, go to a bar at night with buddies, other union members and their spouses and rack up almost $1,000 worth of alcohol and expense them as snack. Also there are multiple $1,500-2,000 dollar dinners. I am sorry but they don't deserve sh!t. They volunteered, and they are compensated. It's a volunteer job and my money shouldn't have to be spent on alcohol and extremely expensive dinners. A decent stake and a glass of whine is fine, but the abuse that is going on is unacceptable.