Originally Posted by
Moombabeach
ALPA would simply charge us an assessment as they have many times in the past, it's my money, I want it, it's been a year. Our union is weak, and ineffective, we are bound by the Railway labor act, and there's no leverage for us. Our PAC is outgunned by PROFESSIONAL lobbyist, and our beloved LUAL ALPA guys only care about their own, the ALPA pin means nothing to me other then legal and aeromedical insurance. Give me my cash..........
Originally Posted by Sleeves
Unfortunately...I agree.
I've been an ALPA member for almost 23 years. The only assessment that I recall was for furloughed member's health insurance. And we voted as a membership to do that. The lawsuits I have seen levied against ALPA did not involve assessments. It has been proven time and time again that members will sue the Association. Holding back some cash until these lawsuits are settled makes perfect sense. As for being outgunned, I can't argue, but what do we do? Give up? Don't even try? I have seen some successful outcomes due to the PAC. KCM comes to mind. So does FAR 117. The ability to put our bankruptcy settlements in an IRA was HUGE. All made possible through lobbying. JMO.
Sled