I voted yes.
I wanted some protection against direct entry guys coming in on better conditions, from a possible economic downturn and to better my pay as a 2nd class citizen...oh, sorry, I mean Cruise FO.
I don't trust the unions. The AFAP only published letters, etc because AIPA got into a position to represent us.
Both groups never made a DEMAND to be included in the negotiation process.
If they had, and had been rejected, this would have been conveyed to members and action taken.
Instead, we see a grab for ca$h from both, each trying to appear more eager than the next to represent us.
How many members would AFAP have without their Loss of Licence insurance? Not many I suggest... this seems to be the main driver of it's members. I am aware AIPA doesn't have a similar scheme.
Anyway.