Originally Posted by
aa173130
Blame ALPA and ALPA alone. Alpa was there at the signing as well. Alpa has a conflict of interest representing both Majors and Regionals and will never please everyone. Why do you think American created APA?
I would like to see this argument thrashed out a bit more since I have seen it before and don't understand it... while I am not rah rah ALPA, I don't particularly see the conflict of interest. Why would a United pilot care if ALPA was supporting an express carrier pilot in the quest for a better contract? In fact, in the ongoing pursuit of shoring up pilot pay scales and QOL I think this would actually be in their interest rather than in conflict with it. The APA example is apples and oranges with this argument as well because American is a Legacy not an express carrier. Just wondering in the spirit of good faith is all, not looking to start any flame battles...