Originally Posted by
mikea72580
How much of our dues were spent debating, and presenting this TA?
$100,000 - $200,000 - $500,000 ?
When a negotiation is TA'd, it sets in motion a very expensive process. In order to spend our union dollars wisely, we can only afford to send agreements forward that have a strong chance of passing. This TA was rejected, by a compelling majority. It seemed obvious from the start.
So... who is responsible for this decision, and how much exactly did it cost us?
Aside from the damage this TA might have done to the profession, what exactly was the direct financial loss of this mistake?
Anyone venture to guess? Will ALPA disclose this number? Should that person/persons be held accountable?
Just my $.02 on the highlighted items above:
1. The failure of this TA (by such a large margin) should actually help the profession and put the nail in the post BK era coffin.
2. The leadership will be held accountable. They will be gone soon.