Originally Posted by scambo1

Its only a matter of time until underboob shows up on this thread.

Me: I am not sure it requires pages and pages to delineate what is good and bad about ALPA. I dont like ALPA because I am certain we dont get our moneys worth and the conflict of interest issue. There are phenomenally great things about ALPA too: aeromedical, IFALPA, size/lobbying, etc. The etc. may be repeatable by and inhouse and also may not be repeatable. ALPA in its current configuration is somehow morally broken from the top down. Maybe that is my biggest issue with them and one that I am reminded of every month when I get the RJ pilot self-back-patting magazine.

I am tired of DALPA spin and expectations management, but I do believe the reps try to maintain a lookout for Delta pilots adrift in the greater sea of airline "business". Do I think a new union will fix those issues: Not really, but I am willing to listen.

A wake up call is needed, but if it is just a "power grab" I'll stick with status quo.