Originally Posted by
DAL 88 Driver
I disagree that damage is being done at this point. Quite the contrary, I think the DPA movement has been a positive thing for our pilot group... if for no other reason than it has forced ALPA to be a little more responsive to input. The time when "unity" is most critical is when we get to a point where we have to actually stand together. That time is coming soon, but I don't think it's right now. Right now, we're in the early stages of setting the agenda for C2012. The added debate is a good thing, I think. We need to define our objectives and clearly state our resolve to achieve them. If DPA can do this... or if it forces ALPA to do this... then either way it solves a serious problem.
Division is damaging. An alternative union drive is damaging and it shows where pressure can be exerted to cause a group divide.
I do not mind debate, and actually welcome it. What I do not like is trying a drive that will polarize this group. Yes, there are issues but the support that DPA has could just as easily work within the system and if organized get quicker results.