Here is a thought and a point of contribution well over due by the Polar contingent.
Why don't you tell us how ALPA and Polar are going to fix the past that they willingly allowed to happen among our mutual councils and how ALPA plans to finally start representing the Atlas crews interests. It took a decertification vote to get their notice to initiate a merger they promised years ago.
I think it is time the Polar side contributes something of substance on these boards judging from the lack there of over the years. By that, I mean something of substance instead of the typical one liners. Judging from history, it will probably circle around your councils sole self interests as it always has.
Having said all of that, what is your plan (ALPA) on crew leasing in this case? Stalling a merger for the how many years? Yep, that ought to work.