Originally Posted by
Sink r8
You're correct that there is always a number that will choose to be disgruntled, no matter what happens. Let's say it's 10%. Yoiu can't spend inordinate resources to make them happy, especially since about 10% of us never could be happy.
But of course, that's not what I'm talking about here.
Sorry. The contention I was addressing was that ALPA needs to respond to 1,500 who've "voted" to replace ALPA because that many disgruntled pilots is a surprising discovery. It's not. I think you and I agree on that.
Originally Posted by
Sink r8
DPA is going nowhere, but DALPA has missed several opportunities of late.
Agree. I think ALPA has a number of organizational flaws that can be fixed. I think those flaws have hurt our ability to get more done. As a practicing "Half-Full" analyst, I think ALPA has done better than the others, recognize that all organizations have aggravating flaws.
Originally Posted by
Sink r8
What happened in the local councils, several councils, is that the incumbents were seriously challenged or defeated.
NYC - yes. CVG - no. MEM - yes. SEA - no.
Originally Posted by
Sink r8
Luckily, I don't think this shot across the bow went unnoticed. You may gloss over it here if you wish, but the reps I speak with got the message. Which is only right.
I think every election is a truth teller. It's the power of the pilot. We choose who speaks for us. I also think every election is local, and wouldn't trust anybody who claims to be able to breakdown vote totals by issue.
Originally Posted by
Sink r8
I do agree that the current MEC, and the previous administration, have performed well considering the circumstances, but it doesn't matter how good the product is if your marketing sucks.
Amen!
Originally Posted by
Sink r8
The approval (and vote) of the constituents is the most basic of prerequisites for performing the work. When you run afoul of this notion, and give the impression that elections are but a trivial matter, you get replaced.
Agree.