Kaptin M,
I don't believe Slasher believes in unions anymore, since his foray into the Philipines, and subsequent narrow escape (and not with the Abyu Sayaf). He only indulges in associations now, equally satisfying, without the constitutional commitment.
I believe also, he is the only standing member during the association meetings.
[This message has been edited by Bob Hawke (edited 18 June 2001).]