I think Bob has it wrong. The strength of or MEC or ALPA is the membership. PERIOD. But it requires each individual to take the initiative to make informed decisions. I don't know how many people did not know some of the provisions in the LOA and voted saying "It doesn't effect me, I don't plan on ever bidding it." THAT LACKADASICAL ATTITUDE IS WHAT IS GOING TO KILL US. And being a non-member because the system is not perfect is not helping the profession.