Originally Posted by
Rama
One of my co-workers quit ALPA due to a disagreement over how they handled something. He is till employed and dues come out of his pay. He does get money back at the end of the year. He pays a service fee, but does not get the protection etc. that ALPA gives.
Actually that is incorrect. Because ALPA is the certified bargaining agent at the carrier in question they are required to represent him in any disciplinary hearing or contractual grievance. It is the "Duty of Fair Representation" that requires this because he cannot represent himself. The pilots at this carrier have elected to have ALPA represent them and ALPA is responsible for all those who work in the covered bargaining unit, Pilots. ALPA is the exclusive bargaining agent.
He cannot vote, hold office, attend meetings, get any ALPA insurance products, or other ALPA benefits. He has no say or vote in negotiations. Some other services like help with an FAA or medical issue would not be available to him because these are not "collective bargaining" issues. His fees are approximately 80 to 85% or the regular dues paying members fees based on what the particular ALPA carriers dues are allotted as germane to collective bargaining.