Originally Posted by Nevets

XJT MEC Update
December 18, 2008

Colgan Pilots Choose ALPA

The results are in. Colgan pilots have voted in ALPA with 70 percent support! The final list was 449 eligible voters, with 286 in support of ALPA and 27 write-ins for the IBT.

Having the pilots of Colgan join ALPA was important for the Union and was essential to the ExpressJet pilots. Our pilots operate in the same hubs, for the same mainline carrier. This close proximity necessitated a close working relationship that can only be achieved by pilots working under the same banner -- the ALPA banner. The MEC would like to thank all of you who spoke with Colgan pilots on the jumpseat, in the airports or at any of the organizing events. Thanks for all of your work and please spread the word. The next time you see a Colgan pilot, be sure to welcome him/her to the ALPA family.