Another little fact of the DFR Trial. When USAPA was campaigning at no time did the group send anything to the West pilots on what they stood for. They did one roadshow in Phoenix, and only lasted a couple of hours. A majority of the pilots could not even attend the meeting due to schedules, where the person lives or training.

Once USAPA was elected, at no time did the new union attempt to interact with the West. They didn't even show up in Phoenix for a pilot meeting till November, they were elected in April. Only communication the pilots on the West received was a bill asking for dues.

For future unions that come on to any property. At least act like you care even if don't. At least send material, looks good. After the election, at least reach out to the whole group, not the majority. Looks like you care, even it you don't.

We will see how this whole mess plays out. The next couple of weeks should be interesting and long for this group.

Only one making money in this group of pilots are the attorneys. It ashame. All pilots have lost pay over the years and will continue to do so till this is settled. Furloughees have paid the ultimate sacrafice, their jobs.