Yes, just close your eyes, click your heels, and surely that will happen.

Getting rid of ALPA won't solve our problems. It will give management more power to hide their incompetence because they will no longer have to answer to anyone but the SKYW BOD.

Forming an independent union is a lengthy and expensive proposition. If you're serious about it, interview some people involved with USAPA and research their lack of results. All while paying 5% dues! An independent certified bargaining agent is something worth looking into post merger, but would be a tragic distraction before we get this contract done.