I confirmed that CAL did in fact assess its Alpa members to fund a merger fund. My contact does say he was foggy (6 years ago)on the amount but that it was variable based on your personal income or maybe position. He also said he vaguely remember it was paid in 4 separate deductions not all at once and they also got money back after the merger because all the money wasn't used.

I just love the amount of education coming from the MEC about this topic. One line in an email about them voting on a resolution that affects us all financially. No info on history if this type of thing at other airlines or where the money comes from and how, or what it's used for. gtbfkm

I don't think "quid" going directly to a merger fund is necessarily the right way. That's our money and if we choose to fund a merger fund it should be a finite amount not just whatever we can get for quid. Maybe quid is too much or maybe it's not enough.