CR,
I agree with most of what you write except I believe a new Chairman has a better chance of achieving these goals than does the existing one. I also think the damage Rod is doing to relations with the other TUs will take years to repair. Make no mistake, these TUs have unique leverage not enjoyed in HK, but we will not share in any of their fruits if the HKAOA (Rod) insists on telling everyone else how things are going to be and what to do.
Who wouldn't take the USAOA CBA right here and now?