Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
Not to change the subject, but what is the time line with the DPA? We are currently beginning preparations for contract 2012. If we had a representational vote and ALPA appeal, we are talking, what 2015 or later for a contract?
Demographically, the DPA is going to have to get a move on. If it continues to languish the timing will delay the contract that our senior pilots are counting on in the home stretch towards retirement.
DPA had a timeline on their website. They stated that they needed to have the votes to call for a election by 31 Dec 10 in order to have enough time to get the election done and be in place this summer. They also referenced the need to be in place by summer in order to build a war chest for the contract.
When they did not meet their timeline it looks like they simply pulled it from the website.