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12-06-2016 | 12:27 PM
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Because I see ALPA PAC as ineffective I have decided not to waste any more money there. We can contribute 100 percent of our monthly check to it. It doesn't seem to help. Perhaps ALPA PAC has the wrong model..... If ALPA PAC is the best we got, then I am afraid we need to figure something else out.
12-06-2016 | 12:31 PM
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Not sure.
But. I am reminded of how effective the "senior pilots coalition" was in inserting their wants and needs and representing their interests when age 60 went to 65.
I am interested in another "lobby" or another vehicle that can perhaps supplement ALPA in pursuing global and international objectives in raising the bar in our profession.
If a rag tag group of geriatric pilots can drive results that what about a highly motivated group?
ALPA may be hamstrung by all of their buerocracy and internal conflicts of interest.
But. I am reminded of how effective the "senior pilots coalition" was in inserting their wants and needs and representing their interests when age 60 went to 65.
I am interested in another "lobby" or another vehicle that can perhaps supplement ALPA in pursuing global and international objectives in raising the bar in our profession.
If a rag tag group of geriatric pilots can drive results that what about a highly motivated group?
ALPA may be hamstrung by all of their buerocracy and internal conflicts of interest.
12-06-2016 | 12:37 PM
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I actually think we need to put China on the defensive for a change... they currently are not afraid of the US... and they will continue to **** in our faces like they have in the South China Sea. I'd like to see Trump open up diplomatic ties with the Taiwan government and use it as a tool to get the Chinese military out of the South China Sea... I bet if we decided to rebuild a military base in Taiwan it would open their eyes.
12-06-2016 | 12:58 PM
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Because I see ALPA PAC as ineffective I have decided not to waste any more money there. We can contribute 100 percent of our monthly check to it. It doesn't seem to help. Perhaps ALPA PAC has the wrong model..... If ALPA PAC is the best we got, then I am afraid we need to figure something else out.
Did you even go so far as to write/email/call your reps on NAI? Don't need to answer, it doesn't matter. Point is can you honestly say to yourself you tried? Facebook reposts don't count.
12-06-2016 | 01:20 PM
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We need to have another political lobby group formed to represent our interests that is more powerful than those that are advancing their agenda's at our expense. If ALPA is not up to the task, then ALPA should say so and tell us that. It would be better to spend our money on something else in the political arena. As far as contract maintenance, negotiations, and enforcement, ALPA is doing Ok there.
Guess what? We live in a capitalistic democratic society in which the average person makes $50k, dislikes unions and hates airlines even more and you think ALPA-PAC is ineffective. WRONG! We are outgunned and most pilots don't even like the fact that they are dependent upon their union for making a decent living.
But please let us know when you figure out your majic political solution. I for one am all ears and wait with unbridled anticipation for your cure for all that ails the piloting profession.
12-06-2016 | 08:37 PM
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It would seem that a productive first step would be for all US airlines (union and not) to put out a letter stating that if you work as a pilot for NAI, you will never be hired at a US major or regional carrier. I would hope no carrier would allow them to Jumpseat, but that should also be stated.
The letter should be distributed to every regional and flight school.
They are already planning on having the largest bases in the US for non-US based carriers. (Starting with FLL and NY)
Making hiring pilots from our country difficult to impossible should be one of our collective goals. We can take our own action without help from our worthless congress.
Just a thought.
I will personally treat any NAI pilot as a scab.
The letter should be distributed to every regional and flight school.
They are already planning on having the largest bases in the US for non-US based carriers. (Starting with FLL and NY)
Making hiring pilots from our country difficult to impossible should be one of our collective goals. We can take our own action without help from our worthless congress.
Just a thought.
I will personally treat any NAI pilot as a scab.
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