Woha Bessy!

It's not always about pay. What about the bennies?

Let's not forget that ALPA is not just about contracts and grievance representation. ALPA has a lot of good programs. ALPA MED, ALPA Insurance, Accident Assistance Programs, Safety training and development and yes LEGAL REPRESENTATION!

We pay a lot of money but if I have to give up x% so a few pilots that have a screw up get proper representation in court. I will do it.

We're all in this together and my ALPA is strong! That's why we can't get RFPs. Were not giving up ANYTHING, and were too expensive!

With ALPA to back us, and with expensive lawyers I won three grievances last year that with out legal support I would have been about $400 under the table. Considering that I gave about $1000 to ALPA in dues last year; I would say the return on my investment among other fantastic contractural clauses was worth it.

You non union carrers have NO IDEA the oportunities you are missing out on! If you think I'm wrong for feeling the way I do; come talk to me when you screw up, ding a wing, or say the wrong thing to a flight attendant and suddenly find yourself jobless.