Originally Posted by stabapch

“gold standard ALPA”

Is that what they tell you? Remember, you’re under ALPA at a regional, not mainline. BIG difference on what kind of “representation” you get when the same Union is representing the guys you’re flying for as well.

The Teamsters trucker Union sucks at times, but I would much rather be represented by them away from ALPA while I’m at a regional.

It’s not just mainline management that prevents flying from coming in-house. ALPA has a hand in keeping the regional system thriving for the benefit of the real pilot groups they represent.