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Old 10-11-2010, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by scambo1 View Post
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I'll have an open mind that SLI has nothing to do with DPA if you have an open mind that it might. Hows that.
Well okay. Like I said before, it's certainly possible (maybe even likely) that some of the individuals involved with organizing DPA might have a problem with the way the SLI turned out. I suspect you could find numerous pilots on both sides that are not completely happy with it. But I haven't seen or heard of any kind of great divide in our combined pilot group with regard to this. It seems that most of us have moved past it... unlike the situation at US Airways. So, to compare DPA with USAPA seems to me like an apples to oranges comparison. While the two organizations may share some of the same goals, I don't think overturning the SLI is one of them, and it certainly doesn't appear to be one of the planks in DPA's platform.
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Old 10-11-2010, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by DAL 88 Driver View Post
Well okay. Like I said before, it's certainly possible (maybe even likely) that some of the individuals involved with organizing DPA might have a problem with the way the SLI turned out. I suspect you could find numerous pilots on both sides that are not completely happy with it. But I haven't seen or heard of any kind of great divide in our combined pilot group with regard to this. It seems that most of us have moved past it... unlike the situation at US Airways. So, to compare DPA with USAPA seems to me like an apples to oranges comparison. While the two organizations may share some of the same goals, I don't think overturning the SLI is one of them, and it certainly doesn't appear to be one of the planks in DPA's platform.
While I personally am not completely happy with the SLI, there is NO WAY I would ever support reopening that can of worms. The arbitrator made the decision and it is what it is. As far as I am concerned my hope is that the combined company with thrive and the benefits will outweigh any perceived loss I feel.
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Old 10-11-2010, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 757upspilot View Post
23 million to run an organization for how many pilots. You are dreaming, it costs more than that to run the pilots union at UPS. If you want to do this you better come up with some realistic numbers. The IPA is currently at 2.25% Dues which may go higher as we enter negotiations.
Great, let's say it does cost $23 million. At least we'd be using 100% of our dues on ourselves vs. about 30%.
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Old 10-11-2010, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Elmer Fudd View Post
Great, let's say it does cost $23 million. At least we'd be using 100% of our dues on ourselves vs. about 30%.
Lets say 23mil won't cover it. You need to talk with APA to get their numbers. Like I indicated we at UPS are paying 2.25% which may go higher during negotiations.
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Old 10-11-2010, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Elmer Fudd View Post
Great, let's say it does cost $23 million. At least we'd be using 100% of our dues on ourselves vs. about 30%.
Elmer:

Your match does not include all of our expenses. How much has ALPA national paid to defend and settle litigation brought by and against Delta pilots and ALPA on cases that directly involve the Delta & NWA MEC?

If we have our own union, those will be OUR costs. Apples to Apples comparisons need to include everything.
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Old 10-11-2010, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 757upspilot View Post
23 million to run an organization for how many pilots. You are dreaming, it costs more than that to run the pilots union at UPS. If you want to do this you better come up with some realistic numbers. The IPA is currently at 2.25% Dues which may go higher as we enter negotiations.
Maybe, but even 5% dues is cheap compared to another scope sale. If ALPA wants to save the ship it needs to clean house internally with all the gravy train largess and start embracing the inevitabilities of professional restoration and scope reclamation rather than engaging in politically correct sophistry.
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Old 10-11-2010, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by gloopy View Post
rather than engaging in politically correct sophistry.
Who brought Sophia Loren into the debate?


... just illustrating how easy it is to distract pilots.
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Old 10-11-2010, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by scambo1 View Post
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Although not directed at me, I'll take a whirl: What I have seen at former NWA base(s) is the majic marker graffiti that says something to the effect of

"ALPA the only union not recognizing DOH"

While this may not be directly related to DPA, "perception is reality" and "there's a little truth in everything."

Again, this DPA thing is not the same as USAPA, but there is likely some root in SLI dissatisfaction IMO.
This is very similar to the talking points being leaked out by somebody to the media like the AJC. Probably from ALPA national, but you can never prove where this stuff comes from. It really is a new low however. Taking a group that is very, very unified after the SLI and purposely TRYING to foster discord in order to save that giant ALPA honey pot. Really disgusting stuff.

And scambo, I really can't believe you're offering "majic marker graffiti" as reason to believe something.

Sigh,

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Old 10-11-2010, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp View Post
Saying that guys should just quit when scope was relaxed is not a fact. It's an opinion.
Man it is no wonder I have such trouble communicating with some of you guys. You don't even read what is posted! Then you carelessly post responses that are completely wrong!

This is what was said to ME by Rather B Fishin:

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Carl,...
What was said individual supposed to do to make you happy? Quit???
Here was MY response to that question:

Originally Posted by Carl Spackler View Post
Man I get tired of repeating myself...

I don't care what they do!...
What now Clamp? Ignore this, or change the subject...again!

Unbelievable.

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Old 10-11-2010, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Sink r8 View Post
When it came to this DPA stuff, I've argued a divided union is like no union at all. I think we agree we don't know what will happen in the vote, or what direction the F/A's will eventually take. I think it's easy to see that it will take time for either side to gain consensus, in any event, and this time will mean any restoration will be delayed.
No...staying with ALPA will permanently guarantee no restoration and the immediate death of all the world's puppies!!

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