Originally Posted by
FLMD11CAPT
That's a load of Horse Hockey RE. We have seen this act before and would be foolish to repeat. There were reasons the Membership felt compelled to do the recalls when they did. Those reasons have not changed. As I mention on another thread.......none of this faldera is about the TA, it's all about control of the MEC. To all members out there, here is another question.........if the TA is voted down how will we pay for more negotiations? The way I read our finances we are low,low,low on funds. So what......assessments??? How big ? How long? Whose hand do I feel creeping into my pocket?
My response was to another Poster who said we have never had recalls before. I simply offered that we had. ALPA 1, FPA and ALPA 2 under both DW and SS and now another failed attempt as of today.
If TC wants to run again, who are you to say he can't? The Membership, Specifically Council 7, will decide if they want him or not.
As to ALPA's finances. I have no idea what the finances are. I don't have inside information, however, I submit that if this TA does not pass, we have multiple options.
1. Membership Assessment
2. ALPA National MCF which we haven't yet touched.
3. We haven't yet explored a Strike Vote
Yes, the MEC can vote to assessment and we would have to approve it. If this doesn't pass, I will be willing to pay. We did it under FPA and everyone voted for an assessment as well as a Temporary increase in Dues
BTW, this has nothing to do with TC running as he won't take office until after the TA vote is counted.
You do not agree with him (many times I don't either) but using your analogy that he a a NO voter and should not be voted in on the MEC. Does that mean all Yes voters should be recalled if this TA Fails?
Did you support the Block 11 recall? he voted NO too, how bout Block 1 or 6?
Why don't we all take a breath and wait for the TA ratification results. If it passes we will have 6 plus years to think about it.
If it Fails, we will need to get our Ducks in a Row and Fast.
Carry on.