Originally Posted by
dera
Im not PSA but I know how ALPA works.
Officers are on a full time union leave from the company. ALPA (well, your MEC) pays PSA his flight pay loss. It usually includes a premium too for benefits, 20% or so. So yes, ALPA is paying him although indirectly.
His paycheck comes from PSA, but ALPA pays PSA back.
You're absolutely right that is how it is SUPPOSED to work. ALPA has a strong set of policies in place to handle this type of thing. However sadly in this case being mentioned that is NOT what is happening and is NOT being followed. All the reps are now aware and I personally am watching to see if they can finally be honest about this to us all and support the pilots OR their own personal elected positions.