I can honestly say ALPA has been nothing but marginal since 2002. We obviously need some level of unionized protection in this industry. Plenty of limitations are found in a solely independent union.
I've often wondered how a merger with UPS pilots and other cargo pilots would have played out from an all-cargo perspective. For the most part, the pax carrier agenda always takes the forefront. Cargo cutouts are the industry norm. We saved ALPA's arse post 9/11 in dues revenue during furloughs and bankruptcies. The fact that we stil carry Lithium Ion batteries tells you the safety of our pilots is not a priority. But they'll gladly take your dues revenue.
Either way, it'll always be an uphill battle under the RLA. We have an opportunity to make a major impact on all contracts by raising the bar for all.
I'm hopeful of a no vote result. No concerned about the aftermath. A yes vote will set our feet in concrete for a long time. Hard to swim with concrete shoes.
Last edited by GetRealDude; 10-13-2015 at 08:31 PM.