Originally Posted by
Capt Hindsight
So you would feel comfortable if the situation was reversed? I bet not. Look, everybody gets that USAPA is going away. I don't agree with the simplistic notion that they are doing what they're doing solely to prolong their existence. I believe their last, legitimate purpose is to properly look after the US pilots during the SLI process. And no, I don't trust the APA to do so for the US pilots and I don't think you would either.
Cheers,
Capt H
Oh, I most definately agree that I wouldn't feel comfortable with USAPA representing me. I don't think they're fit to represent ANYONE, yourself included. The fact is that the arbitrators will be well aware of the East/West issue and the past arbitration BY ONE OF THEIR OWN. The positions of others in this integration can (and should IMO) be communicated to the arbitrators, but USAPA and a recognized entity should be nowhere to be found AFAIC. You're not alone in having "trust" issues with APA, believe me.