Originally Posted by FXLAX

Perdiem is a negotiated item on our contract. As you and I agree, we decide what to negotiate in our contract. So saying ALPA National doesn’t want perdiem raised because it not duesable income, makes no sense.

As for the rest, let’s just say that in my experience within ALPA, I see the value. But then again, I’ve never been part of an independent union. My only other experience comes from a non-union air carrier. Last thing I’ll say, if you look at the minutes and resolutions of the EC, you’ll see that on every single meeting (every 2 months) they are all approving unanimously resolutions for specific things an MEC want, including MCF funds, of which I’m pretty sure FDX is approved.

Anyway, good discussion. I believe that it’s easier/better to improve from within and keep the strength in numbers and money, especially the PAC, what politicians really care about when making decisions on what to support.