ALPA Magazine Aricle
03-05-2013, 02:20 PM
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ALPA Magazine Aricle
Just got my March Issue of the ALPA magazine. Page 37 has a full page article on the impact of sequestration quoting such unbiased sources as Rep. Nita Lowney (D-N.Y.), Ray LaHood, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary, Paul Rinaldi, NATCA President, and a source from the Obama Administration. According to this article, if sequestration is allowed to happen, the airline industry and the economy could be devestated and could grind to a halt. I thought we donated to the PAC to cover the cost of getting such slanted news out to the world and our dues money was not to be used for this sort of thing.
Why did the ALPA magazine not seek out some other individuals for a more balanced perspective on this issue? Guess that was a dumb question!!!
Why did the ALPA magazine not seek out some other individuals for a more balanced perspective on this issue? Guess that was a dumb question!!!
03-05-2013, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Huck
Bash ALPA some more, guys.
They're sitting at the table right now, negotiating our contract.
And the company cruises this board. But go ahead.
They're sitting at the table right now, negotiating our contract.
And the company cruises this board. But go ahead.
ALPA magazine puts out a politically tilted, and poorly sourced, article. And, no one should make a comment because FedEx ALPA is negotiating a contract?
ALPA is just one of many news/information sources that needs to be filtered, and sometimes ignored, for their agenda driven reporting. They did it to themselves. If they (or you) are expecting the socialist minions to march along smartly and say nothing - sadly mistaken.
BTW - the mantra of "my negotiating committee speaks for me" is great up until the vote. I am concerned that too many believe their vote is directly tied to the negotiating committee's recommendation. Why bother to hold a vote if that is the expected modus operandi?
03-05-2013, 07:40 PM
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"ALPA magazine puts out a politically tilted, and poorly sourced, article. And, no one should make a comment because FedEx ALPA is negotiating a contract?"
In my opinion, yes.
Please tell me what the upside is to your post. ALPA's a union. It's tilted to the left. The magazine follows the organization. Get mad at the sun for setting then.
In my opinion, yes.
Please tell me what the upside is to your post. ALPA's a union. It's tilted to the left. The magazine follows the organization. Get mad at the sun for setting then.
03-05-2013, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Huck
Get mad at the sun for setting then.
Unlike the sun - ALPA membership can be influenced with unvarnished information...thus leading to better opinions, voting, and leadership. It may take some time - but its better than getting mad at the sun.
03-05-2013, 08:18 PM
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Been here two months, 23 posts, and you're making your mark already.
I ask you again, what possible productive outcome are you trying to accomplish with your post.
And ALPA's not a "news/information source." It's a bargaining organization and an advocacy group. I don't pay my dues for them to be unbiased.
"Unvarnished"? You almost got me thinking that our Ford/Harrison law clerk was back on here. But you speak of "My negotiating committee speaks for me." So if you are our fair 3L back again with a new screen name, bravo.
I ask you again, what possible productive outcome are you trying to accomplish with your post.
And ALPA's not a "news/information source." It's a bargaining organization and an advocacy group. I don't pay my dues for them to be unbiased.
"Unvarnished"? You almost got me thinking that our Ford/Harrison law clerk was back on here. But you speak of "My negotiating committee speaks for me." So if you are our fair 3L back again with a new screen name, bravo.
03-05-2013, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Patches
ALPA magazine puts out a politically tilted, and poorly sourced, article. And, no one should make a comment because FedEx ALPA is negotiating a contract?
ALPA is just one of many news/information sources that needs to be filtered, and sometimes ignored, for their agenda driven reporting.
ALPA is just one of many news/information sources that needs to be filtered, and sometimes ignored, for their agenda driven reporting.
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