Originally Posted by
daldude
I was under the impression that when we merged with NW we allowed them to join DPMA. So essentially 4500 new bodies of all ages had instant disability benifits with out ever paying in while they were young and healthy. This was the primary cause of the rate increase. I heard this from a capt that has some affiliation with administering the DPMA program, so it is purely second had info.
DPMA is paid by Delta Air Lines for FNWA group. At the time of the merger ALPA and the company included DPMA into jcba without ever consulting with DPMA. Anyway your info about dues increases is false.