If you're talking about a poll, you must be talking about the ALPA policy on changing the Age 60 rule. That's the topic of the polls, not the Retrospective/Prospective issue. So, let's talk about the polls.

According to the polls, FedEx pilots are opposed to changing the Age 60 rule. There is no dispute on this point. If it's up to FedEx pilots, we should not change the rule. Guess what? It's not up to FedEx pilots. The rule will change, regardless of our opinion. If we were unanimous in our opposition to the change, it would not prevent the rule change. The issue has been changed from a Safety issue to an Age Discrimination issue, and our staunchest supporters have now switched sides. The rule will change, and we need to get ready for it.

According to the polls, 66% of those opposed to the rule change want ALPA to be involved in the process if it does change. You may argue that's like asking "If your house is on fire, do you want us to call the Fire Department?" Frankly, I don't know why the answer isn't 100% in the affirmative, unless respondants simply refused to accept the premise that the house is on fire. Regardless of that speculation, the 66% represents another majority. Which majority should be ignored, the majority that oppose the change, or the majority that want ALPA to be involved if it changes?

The majority that opposes the change is rendered moot if the rule does change, and I believe that to be the case. It is the responsible thing, then, to become involved in the process for the benefit of all members.



The Union should not represent the majority of its members, nor should it represent any minority of its members. The Union should represent ALL of its members.





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