Originally Posted by
PCL_128
"National" doesn't control elections. Local pilots do.
We do?? Then who do I need to contact, because I got no ballot re: ALPA national president? WHassat? A representative election you say? Oh... OK.. my bad... Then the good ole boys' club of which I have been speaking has been formed by us 12,000 "good ole boys" then... thanks for the clarification.
Originally Posted by
PCL_128
I openly opposed Captain Prater's reelection, so I certainly don't think he's the right guy for the job. But if you think that he's the kind of guy who would go work for big business, then you really don't know John Prater. Despite the fact that he's ill-suited to be ALPA President, there's no doubt in my mind that he's a true trade unionist. He'll either go back to the line, or he'll find some way to continue working to benefit labor.
A six pack says he gets a gubbamint job.. and it won't be on the side of labor. But he will gladly cash those retirement checks that our dues pay.... and laugh while he does so.