Originally Posted by
CX500T
Honest question: Why does ATL get 2x the MEC votes, I assume it's because it's the largest base, but where is the line drawn?
If NYC was 2,500 pilots and ATL 4,500 and new base X (BOS) is 500 pilots, NYC is far closer to ATL in size but gets the same votes as BOS, CVG, BFE, etc. At what point does ATL "lose" the 2nd set of reps, or how big does NYC have to grow to get a second set.
It's probably buried somewhere in the contract or ALPA policy manual but I am on the road (non work) and don't have my tablet with all the easily searchble stuff.
It’s in the ALPA Constitution and Bylaws. If a council has more than 1000 members and is more than 25% of the airline they get two status reps for each category. Same would apply if more than 500 members and 50%.