Originally Posted by
dojetdriver
What exactly do you mean by looking out for first year pilots? If it's pay only, then I would agree. But, I have seen more than once where a probationary pilot got himself into trouble somehow and ALPA still represented him and kept him from getting fired.
...but I've never worked in a union shop before (Just retired after 24 years in the Air Force).
Does ALPA only charge partial dues for the lack of "full representation" during the first year or do the new hires pay the full rate? One should get what they pay for, not pay for what they don't get, shouldn't they?
Dave