Well Dude,

First.

Somehow you keep coming to conclusion that I'm suggesting that PDRs don't have an effective place in the our union. I'm not proposing that at all, they're an effective tool for providing feedback. But, they are NOT directive in any way shape or form according to our policy manual.

I've agreed with you, and still do, that PDRs are great for recognizing trends and variances in CBA compliance by the company. That said, they don't create direction to the MEC.

Under current policy, the problem I have with PDRs is that there is ZERO direction that membership can provide using the medium. Sure, pilots can provide feedback, but that's all it is. Feedback is markedly different that providing direction to elected representatives. The only medium we have to provide direction (and keep with our own policy) is a resolution.

Second.

ALPA business is littered with volunteers who have been fired. it sucks, but it happens. And yes, people get their feeling hurts, I mean how can you fire a passionate volunteer!? (Insert examples of Legislative Affairs, or SPC here).

If a committee is unable to represent the best interests of the pilots, or their work is counter to the best interests of the pilots, they get let go. A normal cycle is that they just don't get reelected, but there is history of firing members or entire committees.


So back to the proposed new uniform, I hope that we can agree that it fails to meet the needs of the pilot group. I believe what we're disagreeing over though is process. My read of the MEC policy manual still favors the resolution process no matter how cumbersome, no?