Originally Posted by
Scoop
Probably some truth in Buzz's report along with opinions posted as facts and outright BS, I have heard directly from Reps in both camps. Their versions are not compatible.
The whole thing is a mess with neither side taking the high road and the Pilot group (me include) not knowing what to believe.
If anyone thinks one group is comprised of Saintly do-gooders fighting valiantly for the Pilot group and the other side is evil obstructionists only trying to further a hidden agenda then they are fools.
The Reps and complete DALPA administration are being torn in multiple directions by many things - not every Rep/DALPA staffer has the same motivations but they probably all have a few of these items on their mind:
Doing what think is best for the Pilot group.
Doing what they think is achievable.
Doing what they think the majority of Pilots want.
Keeping promises.
Possible future ALPA/DALPA positions for themselves.
Leaving/killing DALPA.
Feel free to add to the above list.
The bottom line is if DALPA doesn't get its act together the big losers will be us - the Pilot group.
Scoop
100% agreed. Anyone found guilty of the last two should be immediately recalled then given a blanket party in the parking lot. The people they represent are raising families, buying houses, paying for college, planning for retirement etc. They were elected to protect and increase the value of this career. The political bs needs to be gone asap.