Originally Posted by
Splash
Thanks for making that clear. It's important to know that the DPA would exceed ALPA's at a later date than some have stated.
Don't forget to mention that at the end of those clearly defined special circumstances, dues snap back down, then steadily decrease to 1%. Don't believe that is the case with ALPA. Not that the percentage of dues paid is the driving factor on either side.
Originally Posted by
Splash
Do you have any idea why DPA's dues rate would be that much higher since DPA wouldn't be supporting RJ pilots or a National structure some have described as "bloated"?
I do. ALPA national will be keeping all dues dollars that Delta pilots have paid in to ALPA for both the Delta pilots Major Contingency Fund (MCF) and the dues dollars specifically budgeted for Delta pilots. One of the negatives about starting an independent union is ALPA keeping all your money. I'm quite confident that we'll be financially sound very quickly however for the reasons you've stated above.
Originally Posted by
Splash
If those expenses are gone, and DPA is doing the same mission, why is the dues rate that high? I've read a lot of comments here from DPA cheerleaders that promise DPA will be more fiscally responsible, won't have dues diverted to other pilot groups, and will be more transparent.
Notwithstanding your "DPA cheerleaders" comment, please see above.
Originally Posted by
Splash
Shouldn't there be enough transparency now to explain how a more fiscally responsible union that doesn't spend dues on other groups would cost us MORE?
Again, please see above.
Carl