Originally Posted by
ExperimentalAB
Don't get me wrong - I know Unions can be a good thing (but like anything, also a bad-thing if used the wrong way)...and I also think overall that ALPA is a good thing (again, also bad if used in the wrong way).
My only argument is that ALPA is not right for SkyWest at this time. Who knows what happens down the road when our current mgmt team is long gone and Chuck Colgan takes over? But regardless, my unionized brethren have my full-support.
Ever notice when the Industry is in a downward cycle or at the Bottom that everything is all ALPA's fault?
Funny how nobody was complaining about ALPA in 2000 and before when DAL, UAL NWA and even USAir (with it's parity clause ) were all making very decent salaries.
It is ALPA's fault that 911 happened?
Is it ALPA's fault that Airline managment doesn't charge or wouldn't charge a reasonable fee per segment to ensure at least break even operation?
Is it ALPA's fault that an ANTI LABOR administration allowed the distress terminations of Pensions of 3 of the BIG 5 Legacies?
Is it ALPA's fault that the current administration agrees to lop-sided foreign trade agreements to ensure the outsourcing of American Labor and Jobs? Look no further than Open skies. Wait until OS phase II begins with MPL pilots flying 737 size aircraft or bigger
intra-US border making what a regional FO now makes.
Just look that Phase 2 of NAFTA that will now allow Mexican truckers free rights to delivery anywhere in the US. But I am sure that is all the Teamsters fault?
ALPA isn't in the business of running airlines. It is in the business of protecting and enhancing all of our careers. They (WE) have been faced with many challenges the past 7 years. We will be facing even more in the coming years. Would you rather face them without a
National Union? I keep saying this but Name another Professional Pilot Union that comes close to all that ALPA has acheived for every professional pilot.
Don't blame ALPA.