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Allegheny
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.
You are incorrect about a lot of what you say. I have a copy of the APA Agency Fee Policy for 2019. Germane dues are covered expenses on things like medical and even other things. You still pay for those items and the union has a duty to represent you. ALPA is the same. Read the Agency Fee policies of ALPA carriers. They have them and they differ little from APA.