Originally Posted by EdGrimley

I realize you are just "the messenger" delivering this response letter. That said, DALPA attempting to justify pilot censorship during a critical time of decision making for our reps when they absolutely should be receiving our feedback in all forms, is total bunk. DALPA locked pilots away from the information for weeks/months (due to "NDA requirements") then rushed this to a vote, giving very little time for pilots to communicate feelings about what they read. Censoring pilot feedback to control the message and affect pilot/rep sentiment at any time is unacceptable.



Either you are going to operate as a bottom up organization allowing open, two way communication (not just delivering what you feel is important) with your membership at all times or you are not a democracy. DALPA lost their way and their credibility. There is no justifiable reason for smothering pilot input as has occurred.



DALPA, would have been better served apologizing for the censorship mistake and promising this will never happen again. They did not and have a recent history of NEVER owning up to mistakes and certainly aren't interested in giving up control (including their cleverly crafted message). What a sham.