ALPA to raise dues

[Smarta$$]

Unions are like the government. They will always ask you to live with less as long as they don't have to.

Nice try, but I think that CEO's and executives fit this description much better. And we know which party of our government gives them this power.

 

[waterski]

If everybody calls their status reps about this increase instead of just complaining about it on flightinfo, it probably won't get passed when it comes up to a vote at the BOD. Call your reps and voice your concerns.

Just like the age 65 deal.

 

[My name is EARL]

If I will be paying more dues next month than I do now then it is a dues increase. Regardless of how they choose to make the assessment it is a dues increase.

Why did the BOD vote to give the national officers a raise. Why did the national officers accept it? Hmm then turn around and look for more income from dues.

 

[PCL_128]

ALPA national employess/representation ought to take pay cuts and reduce the overall budget.

Goat

Already happened. Lots of staff have lost their jobs also.

 

[PCL_128]

Just like the age 65 deal.

That's a perfect example, actually. The majority of ALPA members didn't participate in that process at all. When an on-line poll was created that allowed every single member the ability to vote on that policy, the majority didn't even bother to spend the 5 minutes to log in and vote. When you don't participate, you're giving the leadership the ability to do whatever the hell they want. Don't allow the same to happen this time. Get your fellow members to participate in democracy.

 

[PCL_128]

Why did the BOD vote to give the national officers a raise. Why did the national officers accept it? Hmm then turn around and look for more income from dues.

Didn't happen. In fact, the President took a pay cut after 9/11.

 

[Nevets]

Guess everyone should thank the US Air guys who voted themselves out of ALPA for this one.

Their right, of course. And good for them for taking a stand. (I guess)

However, it sets a dangerous precedent. If more pilot groups opt out, and the solution is to squeeze the remaining pilots for more cash, they'll only accelerate the trend.

Not that it makes it right or that I agree with it but I think this was coming down the pipe before US Airways was voting.

 

[Abbey]

Nice try, but I think that CEO's and executives fit this description much better. And we know which party of our government gives them this power.

Remember, Execs, CEO's, business owners give schmucks like us places to work. Us working types are either too lazy or not bright enough to make it on our own or get into a high paying position. Both Political Parties do nothing but take in OUR money and redistribute where they see fit, as long as it is close to their wallet. Sound like any other organization you know of?

 

[Soverytired]

Unions are like the government. They will always ask you to live with less as long as they don't have to.

Quite.

One does well to remember that the primary function of any bureaucracy is to feed itself, not promote it's purported mission.

If you're lucky, it might (!) actually do something for you.

 

[pipejockey]

Please read this thread. We can defeat this!!

But either way, I am NOT paying dues on my 401k contributions 1 way or another. If by chance it passes, we merely rescind our dues authorizations
and when you get the bill in the mail, send back an empty envelope, perhaps a nice little letter that says once they help us "take back the profession" Ill pay them their dues in arrears. In other words pay them what their representation is worth, which is nothing!
http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?t=112515

 

[CopilotDoug]

Already happened. Lots of staff have lost their jobs also.

Dig deeper! The pilots sure have...

 

[My name is EARL]

According to my rep that the National officers were voted a raise this year by the BOD.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

Please read this thread. We can defeat this!!

But either way, I am NOT paying dues on my 401k contributions 1 way or another. If by chance it passes, we merely rescind our dues authorizations
and when you get the bill in the mail, send back an empty envelope, perhaps a nice little letter that says once they help us "take back the profession" Ill pay them their dues in arrears. In other words pay them what their representation is worth, which is nothing!
http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?t=112515

Do you have a HS diploma or GED?

 

[PCL_128]

According to my rep that the National officers were voted a raise this year by the BOD.

The BOD didn't even have a meeting this year. You must have misunderstood. The BOD doesn't meet until October.

 

[Abbey]

Do you have a HS diploma or GED?

Liberal Elistism???? How chic. How appropriate.