Pilot good-will.
#181
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But can’t you argue that living in an area with a good school system increases your property values?
#182
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I'll play devils advocate here. I think we can all agree ALPAs performance has been lackluster at best. Slightly above negligent at worst. Whenever I attempt to use them as a resource I am disappointed. What if there was a way to punish them for this non performance? What if I only paid dues because they were actually worth it?
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Agreed. That’s why I approach it tongue in cheek when I describe it as taxation with no representation. We all pay for things we don’t directly need that benefit the greater good. Or, that we need irregularly - the police or fire dept - but still pay full price for. Same with ALPA.
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I can speak for one committee here that voluntarily attended training with no loss of flight pay compensation. I did some volunteer work and never expensed my meals. I’m a penny pincher when it comes to other people’s money. Can’t speak for everyone of course.
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You’re an anomaly in the ALPA ranks if the truth ye tell, because having seen firsthand this ideal in many when they begin, but oh how quickly it erodes when the wastefulness becomes the norm. Biggest reason DALPA was in question.
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Most charities do this. I believe only 10% of donations have to go to actual use to be considered a legal charity.
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The lobster dinners do need to stop. Take away the expense account and give them per diem!
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