Originally Posted by
TANSTAAFL
Are you sure about that? ALPA has never done it before on a national level - that is not the same as "can not". I know we had assessments before at fNWA, and payment was mandatory or you lost member in good standing and all that entailed. It was not voluntary.
The ALPA Constitution and By Laws specifically state that a assessment necessary for covering awarded damages may only occur via MEMRAT.
(I am paraphrasing)