Perhaps someone from the L-UAL side can give a brief synopsis of Andy Collins' prior involvement (or lack there of) in ALPA? Another Key player is a DC Bus Captain. Not sure if they want their name made public yet.

Bio information on these "leaders" is an absolute must. If we find they are previously disenfranchised or screaming minority pilots, UPU needs to be stonewalled. If however they are just normal people with line experience, minimal political animals and their hearts are in the right place, then maybe there is reason to lend them volunteer time and donate funds.