Originally Posted by
Carebear
Man that’s big news. I thought ALPA policy required negotiating members to step down 6 months after a new agreement is signed. Alaska negotiating committee really all hung their head in shame and stepped down because they realized they put forward a crappy TA that 82% of Alaska pilots voted for? What kind of election hoax is going on at Alaska? Did the ALA MEC use the same voting machines they used in Arizona?
Looking at Alpa newsletters, Alaska TA was reached 9/23 and ratified 10/17. Delta opened voting Jan 31 and closed Mar 1. Why did you accept a full week less to make a decision than a pilot group 5x your size?
Clearly you read things once. You can run for re-election. All members indicated they wouldn’t. Even though “there’s still work to be done.” Did you not know they did limited road shows and rushed the vote in order to make an “ALPA” meeting? Must’ve missed that note. But since they’re “5x” our size, clearly they should get more of everything. Worked out for the company. Why let another major put out a TA during our vote? Now we know why. An extra roadshow or two would’ve helped. The attendance was poor, and you can tell by the questions I get asked by First Officers on the line. You got sold on average, which is totally fine for you. Just realize your peers are getting about an extra $80k initially, and more days off each year with an overhauled contract, because they knew their worth. Especially, (again) during times like these. Why do you think new hires and people with seniority are leaving here? Truly answer that beyond bases and heavy’s. With AA having a deal, the attrition problem is only going to get worse. UA and WN getting a deal will only add to this. Let’s see how the company responds. Or if they respond.