In response to the first comment by Jack E. on Dec 29, that is a false and ignorant statement. United Pilots do not directly elect their Union Chairman. The MEC Chairman is elected by the Master Council and members of each Local Council from each pilot domicile. I believe the vote total which elected him was 9 in favor, 8 against, with two votes unable to be counted. Pilots are represented by their corresponding Captain or First Officer representatives in their domicile. It is similar to a Senator representing constituents.