Gooch and others,

I just REVOKED my ALPA-PAC contribution. Simply e-mail ALPA at: [email protected]

Include your name, airline, member number, and intentions to discontinue support of ALPA-PAC.

This was not a knee-jerk reaction for me. I have read and heard all of the rhetoric. I am an active member of ALPA, and active FedEx ALPA committee member, and I do my fair share to support the organization. I will continue to do so.

However, the reversal of policy at the national level and local support by the FedEx MEC has greatly disappointed me. Each and every airline pilot that signed on to this profession knew the rules on Age 60 from the start. The excuses will continue to mount and the bandwagon is getting full.

The AGE 65 legislative process has proved divisive and will continue that direction for a long time. There are many compelling viewpoints on each side of the issue. Time to make some tough choices.

If the change does occur, the career progression across the spectrum will have far reaching effects on retirement, quality of life, and finances for EVERY pilot junior to those who continue past Age 60.

I will also support a recall of the leadership at the national and local level. In fact I pledge to be an integral part of the process. Talk is cheap, actions matter.

Consider the impact on you, your family, and your future -- vote accordingly with your hard earned $$$ and your recall ballot.

NKA