DON'T DO IT. ALPA is just an association used to seperate pilot groups. They only use their own rules when they apply for the big pilot groups, NWA, DAL, UAL etc. It is just a racket. For Example, ALPA by laws, one ALPA carrier buys another ALPA carrier-the senority lists must be merged. Didn't see it when DAL bought ASA or Comair, why you ask. At that time pre 9-11 DAL MEC didn't want ASA or Comair pilots on their lists, I am not sure why. But soon as they started to lay off pilots they were knocking on our doors, I am a Comair puke serving 10 yrs of a life sentance-slight chance of parole. ALPA has been nothing but bad for regionals, not fighting for better wages or rules. If I had a choice which don't I would have never joined the Union. Peace said, and good luck.