Originally Posted by
dckozak
You know your union has repeatedly tried to talk to "the other party" about positions near and dear to us during presidential elections. ALPA is keenly aware of the political disposition of the average airline pilot. Past candidates for president (from one of the major parties) have either been evasive or outright fail to answer simple questions that relate to
our profession.
On the other hand, the "other guys" tell us (related again to issues that are important to our livelihoods, safety or QOL) more of what we would like to hear from elected officials who have as much influence as they do over us highly regulated industry.
...and it's well known that politicians have never said something just to get a vote
It's sad how many people will take a politician's word at face value. Especially during election time. Red...Blue...they don't give a sh-t about us. How many votes do we mean to them? 65,000 or so? They're chasing after larger demographics/money. Quick history lesson: Ted Kennedy (The so-called Liberal Lion) co-authored the deregulation bill that was to be the BIGGEST kick in the nuts this industry has ever seen. But it's OK: He told ALPA he had the best interests of pilots in mind.
The bottom line: Politicians don't give a crap about our pay/benefits.
End Rant