Here's another question:

Suppose that the NMB says East and West are one company and USAPA is voted in to represent all. As Alwaysflying stated, suppose few West guys join the new union, for whatever reason.

Now, assume USAPA decides to strike, for whatever reason.

Are the old West, and now non-union pilots, have to go on strike? Would they be considered scabs for crossing the picket line and continuing to fly their line? From the Scab List thread, they aren't really "taking another pilot's job" or "getting a job they otherwise could get" as they are currently employed at the company.

I suppose they would be treated as any non-union member that crossed the picket line, but would the specifics of this situation make any difference?