ALPA is an association of unions. Having Moak "not sign something" is kind of a joke. If he didn't, PSA pilots could just ignore him and vote to leave the association. It would have to be a truly outrageous document for him not to sign (like the perception of possible vote tampering or gross misinformation).
On the other hand. National DOES provide "expert" advice and resources to the unions, and they severely dropped the ball on this one. That or the PSA MEC failed to grasp the shifting winds in the cheap pilot market, and completely disregarded the theory of pattern bargaining. Also, after speaking to Moak personally, I don't think he thinks that strategy applies to lowly RJ jobs... Take what you can get or get shut down is what came to mind at the time.
On the other hand. National DOES provide "expert" advice and resources to the unions, and they severely dropped the ball on this one. That or the PSA MEC failed to grasp the shifting winds in the cheap pilot market, and completely disregarded the theory of pattern bargaining. Also, after speaking to Moak personally, I don't think he thinks that strategy applies to lowly RJ jobs... Take what you can get or get shut down is what came to mind at the time.