Having worked in (non airline) management, dividing workers is an old (but questionable) technique. What you have to realise is that management of course, is trying to get the best deal possible. By having a divided workforce, this plays into their hands as people will start to worry and accept the lowest offer. However, on the other hand, if all Qantas group pilots were united, the better off those employee's will be. As AIPA now has the legal ability to represent all Qantas group pilots wouldn't it be logical to have them represent you? Ask yourself this. What does that AFAP offer you?
There would appear to be much self interest being espoused on this thread and it is very obvious that there is a lot of untruths being told. Personally it doesn't affect me, however, I would suggest that all Qantas group pilots get behind AIPA as they appear to have the best resources to represent your interests.
One further question. Do you want the money in your pockets or the exec's as in the form of bonus's? Because that is what is going to happen if you don't wake up to yourselves.