Casualvermin,
you would be lucky to find a single longhaul crew member delusional enough to think that the Longhaul FAAA are "in bed" with the company.
Those who know the elected officials or anything of the recent history between the Longhaul FAAA and the company would laugh at the proposition.
My information suggests that in excess of 95% of longhaul crew are members of the Longhaul FAAA.
Interesting that the actions of CC management over the last few years has resulted in an upswing in membership.
What exactly do you mean by the question, "Are the l/h faaa swayed by 'jobs for the boys'?"
I'd be happy to give you my thoughs but Im at a loss as to your meaning?