Originally Posted by
finis72
I disagree with your view of why I voted for this TA but I do agree that we have different agendas. I think DALPA is doing an ok job, there is always room for improvement, you think they're a failure. We
are close to the top of the US airline industry and the only ones better might be SW but SWAPA has used constructive engagement for almost 40 years so maybe burn the house down isn't a good approach. Your apology is accepted.
That is actually one of my greatest fears if the DPA gets put in... which the time for the election process may be upon us shortly (slowplay and alfa can pat themselves on the back for assisting in convincing many to put in DPA cards). I think our constructive engagement at this point is too much in mgmts favor... however, it's a VERY fine line to balance. It probably always will be a bit toward mgmt's favor by the nature of the beast.
I'm afraid if DPA gets voted in, they will go hardline and here we are with UPS/NWA/AA type adversarial relationship. That's the polar opposite with worse results. Granted, UPS guys make freaking craptons of money, but that's because the company prints money year after year. I'm truly amazed at how absolutely miserable their pilot group is. I can deal with making a bit less but having an enjoyable work environment.