So, for that extra compensation, what is the issue with staying FAR current?
Two issues:
1. It's irresponsible on the union side, because the full-time rep is now devoting some of his time to flying, taking checkrides, and attending recurrent ground school instead of running the union. Work won't get done, and the interests of the pilots aren't coming first, which is what a full-time rep should be worried about.
2. It's irresponsible on the flying side, because someone flying just enough to remain current will not be anywhere close to proficient.
Like I said, nothing but silly politics.