Originally Posted by
MD80driver2day
I'm only quoting you because the mobile app is making me include a quote.
So if the big road block to moving forward with negotiations is dues check off, and dues check off has been the downfall of the other two unions, then let's say to heck with dues check off for now. We can pay our dues as responsible adults. Let's not hold up a contract on this. I'm sure PayPal or some other means is available to the union.
Threatening a pilot with termination for not paying dues is ridiculous anyway. Per the RLA we pay dues or the agency fee. The union can and will get their money.
Let's see how serious the company really is about negotiating.
That is the worst idea I've ever heard. Let's let MG pull down the whole industry. I can see it now, every other airline during their negotiations would then use, "allegiant doesn't need dues checkoff so we don't need it either" race to the bottom. Grow a pair and hold the line for once guys! We are in this together, or do you want our union to be as strong as the FA`s?? Dues checkoff/closed shop is non-negotiable.