Originally Posted by
AZFlyn1
Thank you for your response... actually, I took it upon myself to turn in my paperwork so they could deduct my check right away. As for the $120, they still haven't explained to me exactly what that's for. I have no problem whatsoever paying the 2 months of back dues they neglected to take, but to demand $200 from someone who makes so little is ridiculous. Like I said, I even gave them $50 right away to show that I am in good faith. I'm not sure what else I could've/should've done different
I, too, was an ALPA representative before moving to the majors.
First, you should have sent a dues checkoff form in to ALPA. Can be done at any time before your probation is up. They would forward it on to payroll for deductions to start coming out when your first year was up. But that point is moot now.
Second, ALPA will send a bill after the first year to all new members for $25 initiation fee plus the cost of premiums to continue the ALPA insurances which were provided to you free of charge during your probationary year. Once off probation it is up to you whether you want to continue these ALPA insurances. You are only obligated to pay the initiation fee. Insurance will stop if you don't pay those premiums.
I don't know about this "merger" assessment you talk about. Could this really be insurance premiums of some sort? Are you sure it is not a "furloughed pilot medical assessment" that was passed during your probationary year? From what you have stated, the only thing I can see you owing is the $25 initiation fee plus the 1.95% dues from the time your probation ended to when the money was deducted from your check. You would be on the hook as well for any assessment since your probation ended.
I strongly encourage you to contact both your FO representative as well as your LEC secretary-treasurer for help in resolving this matter.