Just read it. Did ALPA really bail on him 2 weeks prior?! How is this possible? Is he still a dues paying member? Can ALPA arbitrarily decide to not represent a member and then side with the company on a grievance? This is very troubling.

I have written off ALPA as too bureaucratic to take a strong stance on anything related to national politics or bargaining. For my money I only rely on them as insurance against one day making a mistake or being singled out for discipline. What am I paying for?