True, all pilots industry-wide are affected by ALPA, but only the members of the Association have a place in directing the Association's policy (which, as you know, is why I think all pilots should be members of ALPA). In my opinion, it simply isn't appropriate for non-members to attempt to affect internal affairs of the Association.Why not. Your effected by it.
I think his actions on this issue make it clear that he does feel he is above the will of the membership. Who's gonna teach him that he's not? Probably no one. The same apathetic membership that did nothing to stop this early on will do nothing to put Prater in his place. As always, the problems begin and end with the apathetic membership.Not sure if he thinks he is above the will.... who's gonna teach him?
So are you now admitting that Oberstar's bill would not have been put to a vote had it not been for ALPA's support?ALPA was THE main player on this Age 60 fiasco.</p>
You know I agree with that. The problem is that most pilots don't. I've done enough organizing work to know that trying to convince pilots to join an Association that they perceive as not representing the will of the membership is nearly impossible. Prater has dealt a huge blow to the image of the Association to rank-and-file pilots both inside and outside of the Association. He's certainly not helping ALPA's effort to recruit new members.Valid point.... however, yet another reason to join ALPA. ALPA is changing the retirement age for all pilots mind as well join and fix it..