Originally Posted by
shiznit
Where can I find verification of that number?
I was not aware that the NMB has a continuous record of the number of cards turned in on a drive and that we can find that number out.
It will be a great reference to have when enough USAirways East guys retire to watch how the West guys start a drive bring ALPA back on property there.
*Also, even if there are 25% of cards in, those were the "easy" ones. Every percent gets harder and harder to come by exponentially leading up to that magic 25.1%. Who knows.
I don't think it will be that long at USAIR. Many of the East guys want ALPA back now. Those who are facing or have faced medical or regulatory issues especially want the change. Their Captains make about the same as most Delta copilots on a W2 basis. Their copilots pay is beyond pitiful. They get zero respect from management who basically rarely bothers to talk to them. We will face the same situation at Delta.
Someone put a post out suggesting CAPA could become the new voice of the majors in DC. Interesting thought. How would this new voice be funded? Would CAPA become a union and collect dues. Would it be donations? CAPA at the moment can put out press releases but can't accomplish anything because they don't have what it takes. Years of putting cash in the right pockets in DC. Again what would the dues for DPA be to set the union up and get started without taking on debt. USAPA borrowed a lot of money and are facing real financial issues. They did that to keep the dues in line with ALPA. What is the DPA plan? Low dues and massive borrowing or high dues?