I'll say this politely. DALPA negotiated LOA19 behind NALPA's back.
I suggest you read Stevens testimony, DALPA attempted to get NALPA engaged several times. Unfortunately, NALPA dropped the ball. Too busy on vacation or just not organized enough to take advantage of the small window of opportunity. If we had followed NALPA's lead none of us would be getting an equity stake, pay raises and a better contract. By necesity DALPA had to cut itself free from the NALPA anchor chain and secure the contractual improvements 87% of NWA pilots voted in favor of.
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