Originally Posted by
ancman
In other words, the same way we currently choose LEC leaders. And as your first paragraph states, the LECs are supposed to be running the show regardless.
I’m more interested in the voices of the pilot group as a whole being heard than I am the voices of the few select pilots who are on the MEC — many of whom are only concerned about their ALPA careers. There are too many potential conflicts of interest and ways to manipulate a group that small. The potential risks to having a much larger electorate are significantly less IMHO.
The current situation demonstrates the need for greater checks and balances on the MEC.
I've already said I don't like our current system but at least you're more likely to encounter and talk to one of the reps in your base. I haven't seen or talked to anyone from Seattle in months.
I won't support a change in MEC elections until we make more meaningful changes to how our union does business. Otherwise, it's too easy for fringe demographics to spin the narrative in their favor.