Originally Posted by Joecool3

Regional Airline Pilots Association ...RALPA!

"We have nothing to fear,nothing to lose by breaking away from ALPA. Yes Republic, Silver and GoJet are with IBT union but we can start off as an independent association funded apart from ALPA. All it takes is commitment and the desire to say I'm tired of being fed crumbs and fluff. The dream, " hey do not worry,just pay your dues and all the Major airline pilots will be retiring in the next decade"! Is a trick because Most jet regional pilots fly the same routes, work professionally and safely but to the delight of Major Airline Management, this labor force is cheap. We are flying a CRJ 900 from CLT to DFW and then that same cheap labor will refuel and continue to LAX in said aircraft rather that a 737 or Airbus. It is not in the interest of Major Airline Management to have a large payroll of pilots flying domestic routes with their carriers. There will always be outsourced feed which the Regional Airline Pilots Association must see that it's members needs meet.

Many of us will remain Regional Pilots and yet some may be fortunate to leave to greener pastures. Yet it is in our interest to bypass ALPA and achieve political power for ourself. Every journey starts with the first step. Still pay your ALPA dues but Ladies and Gents, it's time to place a dollar a month aside for your own association. RALPA