“This change is years in the making, and it reflects exactly the kind of responsibility we owe to our members. Our union continues to have enviable advocacy, negotiations, and safety resources available for our members, and due to responsible financial planning and strong contracts, we are also running a sizable surplus.” Source: From a missive by ALPA President Jason Ambrosi, as American Airlines pilots may be heading toward another serious debate over whether to stay with their independent union or join the ALPA bandwagon. The numbers have seemed to switch back and forth as merger talks and reduced cuts sway workers.
