Originally Posted by
JohnHale
September 17, 2013
To All United and Continental Pilots
Dear Fellow Pilot,
Today in Washington, D.C., the Executive Council passed a resolution on the distribution of UAL and CAL Retro/Lump Sum Payments.
As a result of our due diligence and this resolution issued under ALPA policy, ALPA has asked the company to distribute the entire second tranche of the retro/lump sum payments to you as soon as possible, but no later than October 4, 2013. I will inform you if the date moves forward.
Fraternally,
Capt. Lee Moak
President
Allow me to translate this:
Dear fellow Pilots,
After a long and heated discussion, we have decided there is too much push-back from the rank and file. We have read the tea leaves and have decided, that it is our best interest to allow you to keep the entire amount of your 2nd Tranche. Please remember that starting with this coming year, We will begin applying 1.95% dues money against your B and C fund contributions. Our cost of doing business has increased to such a point that an increase in revenue is required.
Anyway, enjoy your ENTIRE 2nd Tranche and remember ALPA just saved you 5%.
Fraternally,
LM