I wouldn't' say that. I understand where you are coming from. But here is where I am coming from. I would like my ALPA dues money representing my interests and those of my "peers." Not, "aspiring peers." APA and SWAPA make a strong case for their unions representing them. I get it. But, I do love ALPA, I just think ALPA would be more effective at driving results if it were more "united", more solidarity.

How do you increase unity and solidarity? Easy, play for the same team. I think it's an easier sell for ALPA to appeal to mainline pilots on mainline issues. I don't think the NFL players association should also represent the international table tennis association. A good look at "class and craft" is really what this involves. Are regional pilots in the same class and craft? A revisit of this is prudent. Unions good, non-union bad. All I am saying is use the right tool for the job. The union is simply the tool that we use to do the job, to represent mainline interests. I'd like to see ALPA become stronger. ALPA could be stronger if it didn't try to be a jack of all trades and appeal to everyone. Do what we're good at, and do it great.

Why can't we get people to answer the call to action? because, they don't feel the love. You want pilots to write letters to Congress? I think that's easy if you simply don't just represent them, but you champion their interests.

just my opinion, flame away.