Nothing will improve unless the membership level improves. Not joining because nothing gets dealt with is easy but not a solution.Things will only move forward once we all stick together.
Strong unions exists in countries where membership is mandatory by labour laws. The problem isn't the AOA as an entity, it`s us not believing we can make a difference by all joining. Your personnal views won't always be satisfied by the union's decisions, but that's the story for every unions in whatever industry. Read about the recent decision by the Boeing workers' union to delay a strike, though the vote was for it at 87%! In their case however, people don't quit the union and thus they keep their negociating power.
I too am frustrated at the lack of progress from the AOA. But it`s to be expected when only half of us are members.