Cutler for Block 4 Rep
10-16-2015 | 01:50 PM
#21
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That's a load of Horse Hockey RE. We have seen this act before and would be foolish to repeat. There were reasons the Membership felt compelled to do the recalls when they did. Those reasons have not changed. As I mention on another thread.......none of this faldera is about the TA, it's all about control of the MEC. To all members out there, here is another question.........if the TA is voted down how will we pay for more negotiations? The way I read our finances we are low,low,low on funds. So what......assessments??? How big ? How long? Whose hand do I feel creeping into my pocket?
If TC wants to run again, who are you to say he can't? The Membership, Specifically Council 7, will decide if they want him or not.
As to ALPA's finances. I have no idea what the finances are. I don't have inside information, however, I submit that if this TA does not pass, we have multiple options.
1. Membership Assessment
2. ALPA National MCF which we haven't yet touched.
3. We haven't yet explored a Strike Vote
Yes, the MEC can vote to assessment and we would have to approve it. If this doesn't pass, I will be willing to pay. We did it under FPA and everyone voted for an assessment as well as a Temporary increase in Dues
BTW, this has nothing to do with TC running as he won't take office until after the TA vote is counted. BTW I do not know TC and wouldn't recognize him if he shook my hand.
Why don't we all take a breath and wait for the TA ratification results. If it passes we will have 6 plus years to think about it.
If it Fails, we will need to get our Ducks in a Row and Fast.
Carry on.
10-16-2015 | 02:27 PM
#22
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From: Tool-Box, old man
That's a load of Horse Hockey RE. We have seen this act before and would be foolish to repeat. There were reasons the Membership felt compelled to do the recalls when they did. Those reasons have not changed. As I mention on another thread.......none of this faldera is about the TA, it's all about control of the MEC. To all members out there, here is another question.........if the TA is voted down how will we pay for more negotiations? The way I read our finances we are low,low,low on funds. So what......assessments??? How big ? How long? Whose hand do I feel creeping into my pocket?
fbh
10-16-2015 | 02:32 PM
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MEC Chair has addressed this. ALPA Natl has funds for us to negotiate TA2. Now, TA3 would be a different matter.
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10-16-2015 | 03:07 PM
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10-16-2015 | 03:10 PM
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Ok, No more sleeping Dog
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From: MD-11, F/O
Alert....Alert......Party lockstep response......yes those funds from ALPA national ARE available on a REPAYABLE BASIS so the question remains ......how do we pay for this? .......feeling that hand in my pocket......
10-16-2015 | 09:49 PM
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From: Tool-Box, old man
We pay 16.3 Mil+ in dues every year. No need to worry about hands in your pocket.
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