Originally Posted by
PCL_128
The conflict of interest does not exist, because each pilot group negotiates for itself. Unlike the Teamsters, there is no "business agent" that makes decisions on what to negotiate at the table. Local pilots make that decision, and the attorneys work for them. If DALPA wants to take back flying, they can do that. If DALPA wants to outsource more flying, they can do that as well. Either way, the choice is up to local pilots, not ALPA national. ALPA national is just the resource that you can use to accomplish the goals that your pilots set. Therefore, no conflict.
Not really.
ALPA National has a process to resolve conflicts between MEC's. If an MEC goes off the reservation they can be put in receivership. As for negotiations, no contract can be made without the signature of ALPA's President.
I know of no examples where complaints from Regional MECs were not resolved in favor of the Majors.
Originally Posted by
PCL_128
I've always advocated for a more centralized union, but pilots always resist that, so we still have the autonomous MECs at each airline which ALPA National has no control over. The big brother than you imagine in your mind doesn't exist. ALPA national is a collection of resources, not an overlord.
Well stated.