It probably would work....but why would they want to; whats is there to gain? Membership in a club that clearly has no interest in them at all?
When all this is over.... as with ASL... how many of these 'new joiners' will want to join the AOA (assuming the door is opened)?
The company doesnt like the AOA and has publicly stated they will deal with any pilot body with more than 50% support. Non-AOA membership is nearly 35% at present......... why seek legal action.......every new joiner is a further nail in the coffin.
What really rubs me the wrong way is why the AOA cannot see this.......... even if the get all their wishes (49ers et al) where does it leave them? All the benefits earned by the union will also be 'won' by the new joiners.... who are simply riding on the coat tails. Its a no brainer for them.
In 12 months the 1st replacement workers will be JFOs.... the SO will as be blackisted.... could we see the day where these guys out number the AOA in the cockpit? Yes!
Im all for not being rolled over by management but the ban is hurting the AOA now....... and will, forever, be a emotional (and financial) wedge between pilots.
That is unless someone admits it is/was a mistake.
Get these youngsters on side (while we still can).... and move fwd together.................. its not complicated
*** 'youngsters' maybe the wrong term! Have you noticed that most of the new SOs are older than the relief commanders! These guys/gals are joining with 3 times the experience I had!