APA and USAPA seeks ALPA gains, shirk responsibility

[80drvr]

Bump....crickets?

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

So, what specifically makes you think that APA doesn't have the ability to effectively strike?

They don't have an MCF or the ability to assess. Basically, money.

It talks.... BS walks..

 

[80drvr]

They don't have an MCF or the ability to assess. Basically, money.

It talks.... BS walks..

So, ALPA has what, about ~$80M for 53,000 pilots at 38 airlines; or, about 1500/pilot. APA has ~$10M in reserve for 7700 pilots; or, about ~1300/pilot. ALPA's MCF and ability to assess is definitely a strength, but I don't believe APA, as you assert, is incapable of executing a strike based on financial resources.

As soon as APA enters section 6, there is an additional .5% assessment (1.5% total during section 6, 1.0% outside section 6) for the contract and related contingencies.

 

[PCL_128]

I actually agree. The APA probably has the financial ability to conduct a strike. But that's not really the question. The real question is whether the APA has the connections and the know-how to get the NMB to release you in the first place. I think the answer to that question is clearly "no." You need the assistance of a national union for that. Dealing with the NMB is a complicated game. ALPA's Director of Representation has been working with the NMB and getting pilot groups released for 31 years. I doubt the APA will ever get a release.

 

[BoilerUP]

Prior to Spirit, who was the last ALPA airline to have been released by the NMB?

PCL, do you really think UAL or DAL would be able to get released to strike (since they're ALPA) but AA wouldn't because they're not?

 

[PCL_128]

Prior to Spirit, who was the last ALPA airline to have been released by the NMB?

Polar, I believe.

PCL, do you really think UAL or DAL would be able to get released to strike (since they're ALPA) but AA wouldn't because they're not?

Yes, I absolutely do. The experience that ALPA has in dealing with the NMB is unparalleled, and the political connections are invaluable.

 

[CFIT]

Yes, I absolutely do. The experience that ALPA has in dealing with the NMB is unparalleled, and the political connections are invaluable.

Do you realize that the above quote, if written on your medical app, would prohibit you from working because of your blind stupidity?