Originally Posted by
FXLAX
Again, this goes back to polling a bunch of people on how they feel about something. Peoples’ perceptions of something don’t make it true.
I. I’m just saying that as it is now, regional pilots cannot change the scope clauses of mainline pilots contract. And because of that fact, there is not a conflict of interest between regional ALPA pilots and mainline ALPA pilots.
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I believe those are two major flaws in your argument.
1. Peoples perceptions are their realities. If the person who is paying the bills says it is what it is, then guess what, that's what it is. The ALPA pyramid puts members on top and leadership at the bottom. If the mainline duespaying members indicate a preference on an issue based on their perceptions it is what it is. Read "flying the line." what I posted on American comes from there. That was their perception about how ALPA got it wrong on turbo props and the commuter industry. They weren't wrong.
2. Your argument about RJ pilots control over scope has nothing to do with the conflict of interest. The conflict of interest exists elsewhere as previously pointed out. Scope is definitely a part of the argument, but you incorrectly connect two separate issues, likely because you don't understand it, or you intentionally want to confuse people. RJ pilots perceived control or lack of control is not germane to the discussion.