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• Representation in mergers or consolidation of air carriers to ensure that he (1) Shall have the opportunity to follow his job into the new company. (2) Shall not suffer loss of compensation or unusual expense in connection with the merger. (3) An opportunity to participate in the problems of integrating seniority lists free of interference by outside groups. • Political and legislative representation locally and nationally on all subjects in connection with this professional life as a pilot or his membership in a labor organization. • Representation and participation in technical and air safety subjects which may affect his safety, the efficiency of his job or his welfare. • Representation from a public relations view so as to maintain him and his profession in the most favorable public view. • Receipt of current information concerning his profession through ALPA publications • Representation internationally through IFALPA, the ITF and participation in international forums such as ICAO in order that his views may be made known to and with those of the pilots of other countries. • Employment bureau is available to him at the Association's Home Office. • Protection against loss of income due to sickness or accident or loss of pilot's income at favorable rates. • Emergency funds for his family during the probate of his estate in the event of death are available through participation in Mutual Aid. • Life insurance at special rates for air line pilots through the ALPA Group Like Insurance Program. • He may borrow from the Association's Credit Union. • He may invest in the Association's Credit Union. • And most important of all, he is given the opportunity to associate with one of the finest groups of professional men in our society and participate in decisions which are made affecting his and their welfare. Future Requirements Some of the things "fundamental to the continued strength and success of ALPA" were pointed out by President. These, with some excerpted comments, included: • Membership Participation: "The membership must be active, informed and must participate in elections and decisions making... the membership must not only be furnished with factual FROM THE ROSTRUM The Convention Committee's Report To the Floor [[image]] J. T. Fitzgerald... [[image]] Dean Phillips... [[image]] C. O. Rogers... [[image]] C. C. Spencer... [[image]] M. W. Ashby [[image]] W. T. Fletcher [[image]] W. W. Schultz... NOVEMBER, 1954 PAGE 7
