as far as the AOA involvement is concerned in this issue, my feeling is this. If your a member then the AOA should go to bat for you. However If you have been dismissed from the union for whatever reason then the AOA shouldn't even acknowledge your situation. It may very well make those who think that they can live without the AOA think again. It will re-enforce the unions position and get more people on side. I feel sorry for the individual concerned, but he was not a union member and therefore does not deserve the AOA's help
It may serve as a lesson to everyone how important it is right now to be an active part of the union