Not to be cynical, but in general what leverage does a US pilot group really have at any US airline? The LRA and seniority system have for the most made us into an indenture service group. Unlike most professions, we can't simply go to airline B if management is not co-operating nor can we strike. I would argue that no pilot group has any real leverage regardless how unified they are. Sure, we can do things to be unproductive to an extent and hold signs, but that does not really have that much of an effect.
I admire the Europeans, remember when Lufthansa went on a strike to send a clear message?, European carriers don't seem to mess around.
Don't get me wrong, ultimately it's in our best interest as well as management to come to a resolution when it comes to contract negotiations. I would hope that we have a good contract negation and that our rates come up to at least industry standards in a short period, but I also know this management team has a history of not being as cooperating.