Originally Posted by Professor

Duh!?

And I mean that in a non-condescending way. I TOTALLY agree.

ALPA has a reputation in some circles that is well earned, in the PAST.

It is everyone's right to disagree, but I really think that the people working in the Union today are doing the best they can and have the best interests of the membership in mind.

Don't flame away on that, its just an opinion. I think historically shenanigans have happened.

I'm here to communicate as much data as possible. If asked for my take i will give it, but it may not necessarily be the opinion of the Union.

Now that being said, the policy manual sets a 60 day memrat window which can be waived to 30 days.

The rationale is, plain and simple, money.

For the group having an extra month at 8% pay raises will also help with profit sharing pay outs for FY2015 next FEB.