Originally Posted by
FXLAX
The numbers and money brought to a merger would give APA significant leverage in negotiating terms with ALPA.
The bigger union would give pilots more clout in DC, especially considering a unified PAC. Also, we would all benefit from those within the AA ranks that bring their expertise in the whole spectrum of pilot issues. I believe it would truly strengthen us as a whole.
Those of you who think ALPA will be your savior better do a little bit more reading. Now the teamsters...that would be an interesting proposition.