Originally Posted by
satchip
You're wasting your breath. This is not about what is best for Delta pilots. It's about whats best for Carl et al. This DPA thing is a power struggle plain and simple. A bunch of otherwise good guys are getting swept up in this because they are dissatisfied with their lot and blame ALPA for whatever reason.
Anyone who equates USAPA with winning is way beyond reasoning with.
This may/may not be valid in regards to a power struggle. If it is true, do you think if that issue was resolved that going independent is a bad idea?
Asking because I'm curious.
There are folks who believe that no matter what, leaving ALPA is bad. This may be a valid concern. I understand why some feel that way.
I'm of the mind frame that if done right, and done right being the major concern, that we would be better positioned if 100% of our dues went to 100% of our concerns. Maybe that is naive.
It just seems that when part of our dues are used to support the groups we get worked against, we are losing out. Maybe that is naive as well.
It seems that if we never even consider going on our own as an option we are limiting ourselves. That is why I sent my card in, so I have the option.