Originally Posted by
80ktsClamp
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.
Good post and accurate.
All the ALPA guys are Delta pilots first. We might have different ideas on how to get what we want, but at the end of the day our interests are aligned. ALPA has a much better considered strategy, expertise and a big tool box. The DPA, even when well intentioned, lacks depth.
Nearly every one involved in representation at any level started their service work at a lower level and gained experience. I would be more impressed if DPA supporters would humble themselves and serve in some way to gain practical experience before demanding to be made Admiral in a day.
Representation at it's best is service to your pilots. It isn't just beating ALPA. A grudge against ALPA does not move the ball down the field. Further, management is more likely to concede to the force they know than the unproven urge. I don't think the DPA has the ability to get a 99.99% strike vote, which ultimately is the juncture management is motivated to avoid.
So you are exactly right.