Originally Posted by
Globemaster2827
The interesting thing about this to me is that 1.95% number. At Atlas that's about what we're paying WITH a strike assessment. So for the same thing we get our Strike Assessment when we decide we need it and we spend the Strike Assessment as we deem fit.
You're going to give all of it to ALPA and they will then decide when you are allowed to spend your money. When they decide that they don't want to spend any more of your money on negotiations they'll just pull the plug if that's what they want to do. Best of luck with that as ALPA rams down a terrible contract down your throats to make sure Delta gets theirs.... This is exactly what happened here when we were under ALPA as I've heard it described.
Or you can have an extra 1% for a Strike Assessment and go 3% so ALPA can still get their cut and you can make your own decisions.
Did you actually ready anything other than the 1.95%?
Before you respond to a post perhaps it would be best were you to read the entire article. I know exactly where my dues will be going with ALPA, but I have no idea where our current assessment from the Teamsters is going or how much is in the account.
Pay attention:
The OCF account allocation (4.5% of the 1.50% of operating income) primarily provides funds to smaller pilot group MECs during times of financial need, usually as a result of contract negotiations. Grants from ALPA's Major Contingency Fund (currently valued at $81 million) are also available for these purposes. A large portion of the OCF is allocated in advance to the smaller pilot groups' MECs during the budget preparation process based on anticipated negotiating schedules and other special needs. A portion of the OCF is also set aside for contingencies and other special needs of the union.