I'm diligently trying to make my selections for the upcoming ALPA elections and am having trouble finding the guiding philosophies that drive our MEC/LEC. In my 18 years as an ALPA member, several on inactive status but back active now, I can think of no other election/negotiation cycle as important as the present.

Having lurked on APC for some time now I feel compelled to at least ask the question. Is there a reason why ALPA/DALPA has not issued a clearly worded position paper detailing our stance on issues such as duty time regulations, scope to include outsourcing of flying through joint ventures and the application of new and intrusive airport security measures.

The only response to any of the aforementioned points that I could find was a paper, located under the public comment section of the new duty time legislation, dating back to 2009 regarding flight duty times which seemed purposefully vague.

I have not drawn any conclusions regarding the DPA at this time but can tell you that ALPA/DALPA will have to make a strong and united case throughout this election cycle to win my support. I have looked thoroughly for answers to these question but have not found satisfaction. Can anyone briefly explain why a decisive position has yet to be taken and if it has where can I find this information.