I think what people are inferring is that pilot unions go down the path akin to the US Pro Sports Unions where they get full time lobbyists and professional negotiators who spin a whole campaign and negotiation for you. It would include media and contract negotiations. Not sure what the likes of ALPA and Allied do in the US but I would assume they would be on the same trajectory. It would require people in Canberra getting in the ear of politicians and a bit of schmoozing. As we have all seen in the media over the past year one airline in particular has had a bit of a monopoly on Canberra lobbying.