I have in the past. Unless it’s a termination grievance, don’t expect it to be heard for at least 2-3 years. By then you’ll be out and moving on so the grievance will never be heard. Even the termination grievances take over a year and those are expedited.

ALPA is pretty bad, but it’s truly the people you vote into position who are driving the ship. I would much rather have a professional union leader (not a pilot) reporting back to and being directed by the MEC. At minimum this professional should be in charge of the negotiating committee. Maybe to expensive ALPA?

We’re pilots, NOT attorneys or negotiators. It’s a flawed system and management loves to take advantage of it. When you see a cat toying with a half dead mouse...well you get the picture.