Perhaps AIPA live by the credo - "keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer"
Splitting representation at this critical time is just plain dumb in my opinion.
like them or hate them the AFAP are the reps for
VB.
I cant help thinking that an AUSALPA is the way to go - however the petty turfwars between the AFAP and AIPA will put paid to that I think.