The purpose is simple: non-members shouldn't be able to get away with not paying dues when they directly benefit from the contract that ALPA negotiates and maintains. Agency Shop forces non-members to contribute to the cause that they benefit from.Tank Commander said:So, whats the purpose? Revenue generator? Are all airlines with ALPA representation Agency Shops? and if not why? Who determines what airlines will be Agency Shops?
No, not all ALPA carriers are agency shop. FedEx is a good example of an ALPA carrier that is not agency shop. Pinnacle wasn't either at first. Each MEC determines how they are going to set things up. Agency Shop is written in our current CBA in Section 29. Take a look.