Originally Posted by
pangolin
I'm a regional pilot and I pay into those dues. ALPA is supposed to represent ALL of our interests as Pilots - not just yours. HOWEVER - beyond that what you said above MAKES NO SENSE! Your dues don't subsidize a regional. Your company pays that - not you, and not your dues.
We subsidize regional MEC''s negotiating committees as well as other union functions. According to ALPA attorneys at MEC meetings, they do admit it's a conflict of interest. It's on the record. We can see the whipsaw effect. It should be easy to see. Ask Jim Johnson he can brief you on it.