Here is the problem condensed.

Pilots began having issues post merger as two different MECs combined.

Some grievances and many resolutions ignored or tabled.

Alternative representation group is formed, starts collection of interest cards.

A C12k contract that shocked everyone initially with 4-8-3-3, followed by the sales push.

Change was desired, unity was needed, to enhance DALPA to move towards being relevant. (you being the biggest cheerleader for this logical and plausible way to address the unions short comings-I adopted this philosophy)

LEC reps were being voted in by pilot involvement that espoused the idea of changing for the better.

Progress is made. Roberts becomes MEC chair.

And bang. A cabal of reps/committee chairs that could be considered obstructionist while in office and do not like the progressive changes stage a coup d'état. They first arrange to have the forum shut down prior to their move and then they targeted the sitting MEC Chairman. Now they are actively trying to negatively campaign and remove a sitting rep to complete their hijacking of the union and install one of their own as MEC chair.

So much for unity and effectively seeking changes through active involvement.

Any other ideas to stop this outright hijacking of our union?

One idea now has 5600 cards and growing. Your other idea was just overthrown.