Originally Posted by
Cujo665
To replace it with what?
ALPA does what it's BOD directs. Elect reps who will effect change instead of trying to smooze the mainline guys into liking them.
When a rep put defending the 1500 hour rule on the agenda. It was the reps from PSA PDT and MAG that had concerns because they weren't getting enough pilots. Seriously, it was the regional reps that weren't wanting to make it a priority. So, who's the problem??
The problem isn't ALPA; the problem is who we all elect to run it.
Replace with a self governing body or nothing at all. I prefer nothing at all, anarchy. Force the company to deal with pilots individually instead of collectively. I argue that the union is simply the companies police department. The union works for the company, not the pilots.
Does what its BOD directs? Therein lies the problem. Alpa is a bottom up organization. A true union is top down.
The problem is alpa regardless. No power. No balls. Wrong priorities. Just like regional pilots. Pilots are accustomed to doing as they're told.