Herk,

Apparently I've given you the wrong impression.

I've seen great things achieved by unions and I've seen things get as ugly as they could get short of a chapter 7 filing.

I hear arguments all the time based on what ALPA did in the past. It's all irrelevant!

A union is only as good as its union!

As with any organization comprised of enthusiastic, educated individuals, anything is possible. Communication is one of the most important elements of any organization. Lack of effective communication is also a major weakness in most organizations including pilot groups! Unions certainly facilitate communication.

Shiny new equipment and nice people alone don't make a company great to work for. You can find that anywhere. Only $$$ will support my family and pay my bills!

It's all about the package!

AL