Originally Posted by Fly4hire

All,

As I read the ongoing debate over the merits or lack thereof of DPA, one point really keeps bothering me:

Who are going to be the legions of Reps, Officers, Committee Chairs and volunteers, staff, etc., etc. that now represents hundreds of volunteers just at DALPA, never mind having to pick up the functions that would have to be duplicated from National?

Don't count on any current volunteers - every Rep (past and present) and volunteer I have spoken too has stated unequivocally they do not support DPA and would not even consider volunteering there should there be a switch in representation.

It is certainly legal and within ones right (other than using ALPA assets to do so) to advocate for another bargaining agent, so there is nothing to fear in publicly declaring ones intent to run for a position. Right now I can identify no more than 3 principals in DPA. Where is everyone else and who is going to do the work, giving up much of their personal free time to do so?

I find it inconceivable that anyone would even consider replacing ALPA without knowing exactly who and what is going to actually represent them. I don't expect anyone to name themselves here, but perhaps they will start naming candidates on their web site willing to stand up and volunteer for all the various positions so we can judge the caliber and expertise of those who are proposing to replace ALPA.

Where are the meetings scheduled so that pilots can meet their potential DPA candidates? Saying you are mad as hell and kicking the table over is easy. Getting a seat back at the table and doing the actual the work is not. My experience is those who criticize the most vocally are usually the last to volunteer to effect meaningful change, so I'm counting out most of those I see posting here.

"Nothing is impossible for the man who doesn't have to do it himself"