Perhaps he has no idea what you are talking about???? I wouldn't assume he has an agenda, or anything like that.

I for one saw the story and wanted to know what was going on. I haven't heard ALPA talking about any of these events, or the events that have led up to the suits. So, ALPA has clearly made a decision to be hush-hush about it.

I am not sure that our military members who are also ALPA members are getting their money's worth from their union. I do wonder if ALPA ever plans on stepping up to the plate, and represent our military pilots too?? That is more than a fair question, since all of these cases have resulted in suits.

The other part of my question is not stated, but I also wonder if it's just better in terms of dues money/resources not to spend it on grievances and/or if the legal route is the cleaner route to go through since the laws broken are federal laws. I am confused however, that if we are having issues with sick leave, vacation, etc., then these issues appear to be contractual indeed, so therefore ALPA would have an interest.
On the other hand, the military members may not trust ALPA and therefore be inclined to go another route.