Originally Posted by
180ToAJ
I imagine this thread is going to snowball rapidly, but hopefully there will be an answer before it does.
Why is the hate for ALPA so strong amongst some pilots? It is a level of disgust similar to AOC supporter’s opinion of Trump, and vice versa.
I understand the loss of pension, contract negotiations since, and the current age 67 stance. I have read Flying The Line.
I have brought it up a few times in the cockpit and it usually turns sideways. Understandably, it’s a sensitive subject filled with emotion. The answers were usually broad statements about ALPA being self serving followed by me being dismissed and moving on to another subject.
Is there anything besides age 67 and pensions being replaced?
I’d call it “tough love” more than “hate” (for me at least). An engaged pilot group that offers constructive feedback makes for a better union.
There are plenty of times over the past decade that I’ve felt well-represented by DALPA. They’ve negotiated several (mostly) good deals for us and stood up to management when needed. Particularly during the Covid era and C19 negotiation cycle.
That said, I’m not impressed by DH or the current MEC majority. The 23M7 deal was, IMHO, the worst deal DALPA has made in 10 years. Management is currently walking all over our PWA, reinterpreting section by section as they wish. We need strong, competent leadership at this point.