Originally Posted by
FXLAX
No it’s not. Just because you want your dues money used a different way doesn’t make it a conflict of interest. Dues distribution is an ENTIRELY different discussion.
You are not even addressing the points Ive made. Once mainline pilots make their deal, nothing that regional pilots negotiate will change the mainline pilots’ contract. Regional pilots can not negotiate with regional management for mainline 737 flying. It doesn’t work that way. That 737 has already been scoped in. This is true whether or not dues money are commingled or not.
Dues moneys should be used for what the dues paying members want them used for.
Using them for non mainline carriers goes against my philosophy of what our union should be doing.
I think that about covers it.
Why does ALPA complain about members NOT appealing to their calls for action?
Answer: apathy
cause of apathy: union efforts and moneys spent in other areas non germane to their grass roots concerns and negotiating priorities.
I want a stronger ALPA, not a weaker one.
If I've spent between 4 to 6 K a year for last 26 years, I'd say my contribution, and therefore my opinions on the strenghts/weaknesses, pros/cons are what I say they are.
I believe regional s should have their own union. I believe mainline should have theirs.
It's more than strength in numers, its dollars and resources put to causes of action, unity of effort, and unity of mission. The regional airlines issues and priorities differ greatly from mainline. I wouldn't call the coast guard if the mission is more aptly suited to the Navy. And vise versa.