Trouble at IBT747

[CopilotDoug]

The "mistakes" were made by your local leaders that YOU elected, not by ALPA National.

If you're going to play that card...each pilot group accountable to itself...where's the "Union"? Where are the orders to march in lock-step coming from? However is the profession to progress if everyone is going their own way???

HELP US, ALPA! HELP US!

 

[CEO silly sap]

Yes, however there is at least one other small regional that approached ALPA recently. They were told for all practical purposes that they weren't worth ALPA's time and effort. ALPA went so far as suggesting that they contact the IBT.

You would be incorrect in that statement.

 

[tyuwerty]

CEO, I don't know about the specifics of CFI's claim, but there is a history of ALPA turning small groups away.

In 1999, an ALPA organizing rep personally told me to contact the IBT. We were trying to organize a group of 40-50 pilots.

 

[PCL_128]

ALPA has changed their tune on organizing small groups. One of the carriers they organized last year in Canada had only a few dozen pilots.

 

[CEO silly sap]

CEO, I don't know about the specifics of CFI's claim, but there is a history of ALPA turning small groups away.

In 1999, an ALPA organizing rep personally told me to contact the IBT. We were trying to organize a group of 40-50 pilots.

That was ten years ago and maybe 2 or 3 presidents and multiple Executive Boards ago. What about right now 2009. The, past history doesn't indicate future performance, disclaimer should be place here now.

The end game is, I hope the pilots that were or are or never were represented by the IBT are going to either A) get the representation and the contracts they deserve and fight for B) get mad enough to make a change in some form or other. C) contact ALPA and ask if they can assist them in making any possible changes. Either way, these pilots are in a dire situation and need help and leadership.

I would not have gotten my retirement and the good life I have now if it wasnt for ALPA and the pilots of ALPA.