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07-14-2024, 09:12 AM

PilotBases

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ALPA-PAC

Saw folks asking how to join or change contributions:

https://managed.alpa.org/pacdonation

07-15-2024, 08:12 AM

itsonMEL

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Saw folks asking how to join or change contributions:

https://managed.alpa.org/pacdonation

If a new-hire can give, anyone can and IMO should.

07-15-2024, 10:41 AM

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If a new-hire can give, anyone can and IMO should.

Every bit helps. I have always tried to advocate for slowly stepping up. RJ FO give just a few dollars per month; when you upgrade, go to the next level; hired at legacy, up to presidents or Behncke; captain or widebody, Behncke or 1931.

Pre Covid, we had new hire classes near or at 100% participation. I think we still see more give than opt out.

https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00035451/

If you really want to be blown away, NATCA PAC outraises ALPA PAC by nearly double! They do incredible work, and have dozens who contribute the federal maximum.

https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00238725/

07-15-2024, 11:43 AM

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The problem is ALPA National is in it for ALPA. We always have the worst attorneys on payroll and get blindsided by elected leaders changing their allegiance to airline management. I would dump this organization tomorrow.

07-15-2024, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by PilotBases

Saw folks asking how to join or change contributions:

https://managed.alpa.org/
pacdonation

How long does it take to get the new stickers when you change levels? Are they only sent out once per year?

07-15-2024, 01:05 PM

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Counterpoints would be the recent legislative win regarding Minnesota state sick leave reversing their carveout for airline employees or the results of the FAA Reauthorization.

07-15-2024, 01:47 PM

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How long does it take to get the new stickers when you change levels? Are they only sent out once per year?

I think it's typically once per year, but I'd send a DART to GA and they might be able to put you in touch with folks to get updated stuff.

07-15-2024, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotBases

I think it's typically once per year, but I'd send a DART to GA and they might be able to put you in touch with folks to get updated stuff.

The way I understand it is you get the tag/sticker/etc when you hit the level of contribution. So if I pay $10 per month I'd get the equivalent once I've actually made the annual contribution.

07-15-2024, 02:34 PM

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lol wut? The ALPA PAC is pilot partisan. Not political. Without the PAC and our Government Affairs volunteers we’d be in a far worse place than we currently are in this industry.

07-15-2024, 02:40 PM

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lol wut? The ALPA PAC is pilot partisan. Not political. Without the PAC and our Government Affairs volunteers we’d be in a far worse place than we currently are in this industry.

I agree with you wholeheartedly but..... I thought PAC stood for POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE?

But i guess it couild be PREMATURE ATRIAL CONTRACTION....but my common sense thinks that doesn't compute :>