You are correct.

At most, ALPA has a problem in the rare instance that one MEC starts to negotiate something that might harm another MEC. In that case, ALPA National provides a forum and method of resolution. (we know who the most powerful LEC and MEC are in ALPA)

The answer to any conflict of interest is UNITY. One can not fight with itself. Scope can be restored by building bridges and letting ALPA members participate together in the process.

Up to now, scope has not been restored because our local leadership has not reached a consensus to achieve that goal. It is not an ALPA National issue, it is a local issue with a local answer.

I am encouraged by the positions taken by our current Reps and our MEC's action to preserve Compass and Mesaba employment.