Keg -
AIPA has attempted to thwart JQ at every stage as it expanded. And you wonder why some of us are somewhat skeptical about your organisation and some of the "luminaries" running it.
Examples have been well documented and again repeated in this thread.
The AIPA has created this situation out of its' own selfishness and while I support the principal idea of a "universal" union, now is NOT the time to jump into bed with people who may well have agendas that could have negative implications for JQ pilots.
As unpalatable as the AFAP may seem, it is the lesser of 2 evils in this current environment.