Originally Posted by
newb2
The Teamsters is Atlas and Atlas is a competitor, they do not have our best interest in mind. Teamsters claims that ALPA will not represent us, and I submit that the Teamsters has not done a good job representing us. ALPA represents “pilots”, in fact ALPA represents over 59,000 pilots from 33-different carriers. I know what organization I want to represent me.
Lots to learn. So much to learn.
First of all, Atlas, and several others in this dusty little corner of the aviation industry, your IBT brothers and sisters, have a direct vested interest in seeing you guys got the absolute best contract possible.
But if your aspiration is to go off and run away as the red headed step child of ALPA silver spooners, then best of luck to you.
Seriously. Because you're gonna need it on the next round of negotiations. What's the term of your contract by the way? Probably 5 years. The blink of an eye.
And bam. There you'll be crossing your fingers, praying to Baby Jesus FedEx shuts down the World On Time for you.
How can I see five years in the future, Mr. Newb2.
....'cause I've seen it before with ALPA. Good luck.