Originally Posted by
FirstClass
Oh boy where to even start.
"regional pilots will have a major airline job in the next ten years IF you don't sell your future away now"
You act like its going to put the big 3 out of business. It's not. Quit placating us.
"ALPA is fighting for your future"
Alpa is an evil organization that must be disbanded altogether. Alpa only cares about alpa. They steal our dues while stepping on our necks. Eating steak and lobster while negotiated sh|tty contracts, letting the incompetent locals run amuck. Further, alpa doesn't take the temperature of the room before speaking on pilots behalf.
When Alpa needs something, we are a union. When alpa tries to distance itself, they claim thats what the local wanted.
I'm glad all this came up though, I have written my Congressmen and Senators about an hour ago and told them only certain pilots are against NAI, but at the regional level, where Congress knows we struggle to put food on the table, we support NAI and welcome them into our aviation family. We are looking forward to any employment that their presence brings. It will be good for the American worker, their families, and general competition overall.
How old are you? I'm guessing you are close to or over 50? Then I can see your apathy on this issue. If you want a job at a major airline there is no reason to not back this movement. Many of us still hope to have a career in this industry. A job at a major airline is the path to that career. NAI has a potential to put a serious dent in major airline hiring, if you want to fly around on your little RJ for 15 more yours then don't support this fight. Those of us who want more will have to look past the failings of ALPA for long term benefit. If you don't want to work for an ALPA carrier there are plenty of non-ALPA jobs.