Originally Posted by
worstpilotever
Would you prefer we have no union? is that what you are saying?
You realize that the dues go toward paying ALPA volunteers to do work on your behalf. Safety committee, security committee, hotel committee, etc, etc. ALPA pays them the same rate to do the work they do. So, if our rate goes up, so does the expense of operating the union.
Where did I say I would prefer no union? I believe I was just asking if the issue had been addressed. Btw, volunteers don't get paid. I believe that is in the definition.
Of course a portion of the union dues go towards paying certain union salaries, and as a result, our dues should increase a certain amount. But a portion of our dues also goes towards paying rent at union HQ, paying the bills, various campaign efforts, etc. These are fixed costs and should not go up. But yes, by all means, lets increase union dues to 69% of our salary!!! Steak and lobster for all the chairs! Why not, anything less would be anti union!!!!