We've had several MEC chairman on the board since we first negotiated the seat. I don't think it has enhanced the position of the pilots in any dealing with the company. As a matter of fact we've had a couple think their intelligence got them the seat and got lost in the pomp and ceremony. Case in point would be PW and his RJ deal that hurt pilots. Others were just out classed.

I don't know but having a member elected by the MEC that reports to the MEC chairman would offer some checks to the balance. Does anybody have a solid case where having the MEC chairman on the board made a difference good or bad?

With the elections coming, it would be a good question to offer the future representatives.