Originally Posted by
Slats
Quote:
Originally Posted by Delayed again
I didn't mock them. I simply presented factual information about their deal. At least they are trying to negotiate their own deal. I have been part of an organization drive at skywest and the overwhelming response I got from those pilots was, "Why should I pay dues when I already reap the benefits of ASA's negotiations?" They are classic coattail riders and are not interested in improving the industry, merely riding in the back seat.
If you refer to making $$$ as "Riding the backseat" then yes you're correct. Is there any regional ALPA carrier that hasn't taken it up the arse and/or making $$? I think you'd be hard pressed to find 2 or 3 regional ALPA carriers that fit that bill.
It's not all about making money. There is the whole safety and security aspect of pilot unions that you guys ride the coat tails. But just imagine what other QOL improvements you could negotiate if only you could truly negotiate. That would not only help yourselves but also the rest of the industry. As it is now, you only get get enough to keep you in the average, never setting any bar on any part of your contract. I'm not necessarily talking about every single section of the contract being the best because that never happens. But if you could get a few really nice things in, it helps others.