But maybe we can hire those lawyers that represent Coke Zero! :D:D

Where does ALPA get the funds to do its work? From our dues. Who will pay the attorneys you hire to sue ALPA? The members. Therefore, we all will be suing ourselves regardless of how you characterize the entity. The concept lacks merit.

You were obviously not negatively affected by the rule change.

R1200 -
NO - that wasn't my point. My point was directed at what to base a suit, and I thought the ONLY option might be to address the down-bid option. Subsequent bids back to flying seats would be handled like every other vacancy bid - if you can hold it - you bid it. If there are 5 Captain seats, that doesn't open up 160 seats for all the post 60 guys to jump in.
The DW/JL/PC debacle and the excesses allowed the whole mess to occur, and it could have been easily prevented. Retro-activity wasn't a one-sided deal - there's plenty of blame on this issue to point fingers both directions.

Good one! I love those ads.

I think you are missing the target. You would need to file a civil lawsuit directly against DW. Then all you need to show is he was not acting in the best interest of the majority of the members (his charter) thereby he is acting on his own. Then ALPA would not bear liability for his actions and he would have to fund the suit himself. Don't know how that really helps but it would feel better.

Also, How about under the Federal RICO statutes showing that DW conspired with JL to defraud those affected. If you could show that they had reason to act in that manner for personal gain (does not have to be monetary, could be increased power) then the fact that other also benefited is not relevant. Much broader net under federal statues but you'd need a prosecutor buy into that theory.

Isn't this fun.;)

How about we keep the recent unity going, instead of dikking that up? How about we concern ourselves with who is going to take over in June and call our block reps to voice your opinion? I wasn't/still aren't happy with the results of the Age 65 thing and how it was handled, but it's over man, get on with it. If you want to continue the American tradition of suing everytime something doesn't go your way, be my guest. I think I'll go skiing today instead.

What unity is that?

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Got a call suggesting any lawsuit issues, however unlikely, probably should not be commented on by a current MEC member.

I dont' think 727memphis is going to sue, but if he does I should not comment pro or con.

Not trying to cop out, but in this crazy legal climate it can cause problems.

If you have legal questions--contact your own attorney or the ALPA legal staff for questions.

Thanks for the response. Was just hoping for answers on the who, why and how implementation of retroactivity and the -1 excess bid. The career progression, career loss of pay to the affected crewmembers and damage to the company will almost certainly never be recovered. If there was any way to reverse some of the mistakes, I would hope they would be pursued. Even if they were made by us...