Originally Posted by
Fluboy340
Yes we need one. But not ALPA. Teamsters is the way to go. Nothing more ALPA would like to do then get are money and make the colgan 34 seat clause happen. That was in one of there statmenents to Pinnacle pilots. Tell me this, why would I want them here at colgan? Somone please tell me.
Us becoming ALPA,teamsters,or staying non union would have no effect on the Pinnacle pilots wanting a 34 scope clause. If you think it does, then I suggest doing some actual research before making a decision or else you are doing yourself and your coworkers a diservice.
Why would you want them here at Colgan? Well, do you think the current status quo is working? If you do, then you don't need ALPA or teamsters. But if you think there needs to be a change, I don't think teamsters is the way to go. Getting teamsters for the reason it's not ALPA is going to make you very upset at your union when you get one. Teamsters is cheaper, but when is cheaper better?
I could list numerous reasons supporting teamsters and ALPA. Both offer good and bad, i'm not going to list them for you. I've done the research on my own time looking at FACTS, not propaganda. For me it's obvious while I do not support some ALPA policies, they would give Colgan pilots the most opportunity for success. What you and others need to understand, teamsters nor ALPA is going to get you ANYTHING, they will supply the tools, you and other Colgan pilots will determine how successful you are.