MD11FR8Dog,

"I just want the best opportunity for ALPA to be able to infuence the inevitable change in the "regulatory age", and if that means protecting the seniority rights of all those on the seniority list, so be it. I'm saving my energy for the real fight, when/if ALPA officially changes its postion and then the real work (letters to Congressman?) to look after our retirements, and tax issues!"


What influence do you want? Our defined benefit is set by the CBA not by the IRS or other. Furthermore we're one of the last carriers in ALPA to have a pension, you really think ALPA National is going to spend any time or money on defined benefits?

I'm with Hamfisted - have a vote and then go with the vote. I'll stand in line like a loyal member if I'm truly in the minority here but I get a chance to voice my opinion in a democratic process. Anything less than that - where we are now - marks of tyranny.