I can agree with that. I imagine many ALPA reps and volunteers feel we could do a lot better, just like I think the group could do a lot better governing our union.

01-23-2014, 03:32 PM

#147352

gzsg

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How much is in the MCF today?

How much of the $53 million will be insurance and how much out of the MCF?

I'm guessing ALPA's share will be in excess of $20 million.

How much will our premiums increase?

01-23-2014, 03:33 PM

#147353

Sink r8

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NWA320pilot

In 2011, a jury found ALPA guilty of its DFR obligations. Not sure how else you can read this but I am sure ALPA can

I think what's happening is an appeal. I pulled up the link (from the other thread) to the settlement in order to answer your quote. I can't cut-and-past it here, but it seems to clearly state that the trial (hence the verdict) was scheduled for March 2014, and both parties acknowledge the risk of losing.

So I guess that, strictly speaking, you may be correct about what the lower court found, and I'm correct that this court didn't find guilt.

Either way, my point is that the settlement the parties went for, reflect their confidence in losing or winning. It sure looks like the plaintiffs took a very low number. If you were suing someone for wiping out your career, and you were confident you had a case, would you take a month of pay?

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01-23-2014, 03:34 PM

#147354

Sink r8

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gzsg

How much will our premiums increase?

According to a C66 update on FB, zero. In fact, they decreased as scheduled this year.

01-23-2014, 03:37 PM

#147355

flyallnite

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 8 Cherry Garcia

RFB for 787 vs 350 this Qtr...

let's have them race them!

8

rumor? Source?

01-23-2014, 03:43 PM

#147356

Sink r8

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Quote:

Originally Posted by flyallnite

rumor? Source?

I can confirm this.

I just read it on APC.

01-23-2014, 04:18 PM

#147357

johnso29

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gzsg

All this info has been sent out to the membership.

Dues won't increase. As a matter of fact, on 1/1/14 ours dues rate decreased.

An assessment will not occur.