I got the Dalpa survey call this afternoon. From the tone of the questions and the options of the answers, I'd surmise that they are planning on a representational vote in the not too distant future.

Questions were, as best I can remember them:

How satisfied are you with your LEC
How satisfied are you with the MEC
Do you think you have a strong contract
Is the contract enforced
Are you satisfied with the contract
How satisfied are you with ALPA
Have you heard of the DPA
How likely is it that you think there will be a vote for representation
What percentage of Delta Pilots do you think will vote for self representation
Will you vote for the DPA.

Not sure of the exact verbage of the questions. From the available answers you had to choose from for each question, about 1/2 way through I nearly hung up as it appeard to be a push poll. Then the questions got more pointed and interesting towards the end.

I've said in the past that I was done with Dalpa polling after they summarily ignored the contract survey (I'll believe that until it's PROVEN otherwise). However, this survey was different. I think they are trying to get a handle on a spiraling out of control situation.

I've been sitting on the fence the last couple of months. I'm none too impressed with Tim Caplingers rantings and foot in mouth press releases. However, as a VERY Sr SLC crew pointed out to me recently on a JS ride home....are there Alpa or Dalpa guys you don't like? But you continue to support them? Don't let your dislike of one individual dissuade you from the bigger picture of self-representation.

I'm sending in a card tomorrow. We need to vote on this BEFORE the next Sec 6....AND before Dalpa can have another give away of more 76 seaters and profit sharing for a cola raise.