Originally Posted by
boxer6
You sound pretty worked up about this.
Ok, Lets play your scenario. What do you propose should happen to that flying being done under the UAL banner? If ALPA national ok's a freeze at the current level is that OK with you or is that a breach of DFR because you won't grow? What price do you think mainline pilots should pay to do the flying they once did? In a perfect world tell us what you think the end result should be.
I think you started the threats there, CPT. I only mentioned the leaving of ALPA because there is, from what I read and hear, a large contingency already at DAL and UAL ready to do it if and when necessary. Don't think that the conflict of interest in DFR between the mainline and regionals is lost on anybody. BTW, it isn't just the conflict of interest. Again, from what I hear, many are pretty angry over the FTDR's and the requirement of 1500hr legislation position.
Question, I wonder if you think ALPA will be a better and stronger union for you if DAL/UAL decide to join, say, APA.
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I've said it several times and I'll say it again. I predict that current number of 50+ RJs WILL be frozen/grandfathered. I think that's fair. What's NOT fair is your MEC's still official position that all 50+ RJ flying is going away.
Yes, it will be much better/stronger. The amount of support I currently get from National is so small, it couldn't get much worse. Plus, we won't have them taking our money and using it against us anymore. So I say don't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya.