Midnight Oil
Keg,
I am reminded of an old oils song 'Short Memory'
Court action trying to prevent J* int expansion springs to mind, and many other acts of bastardry (ETOPS approval, training standards etc) all trying to thwart the growth of J*. It might be a bridge too far to expect a majority to want to join AIPA. Although on the other side of the fence there are many now in J* that will have nothing to do with the AFAP after their experiences of 89.
Getting all Qantas group pilots in one union, probably easier to herd cats.