It is ironic, but I am personally encouraged to hear that DW is so out of touch with the rank and file. If this were not the case then the only alternative explanation for his behavior over the past 18 months would be that his intentions have been compromised in some way.
When we went back to ALPA his focus was always on keeping our pilot group together. Now... every activity he undertakes seems focused on fracturing our pilot group--Age 60 retro, LOA debacle, and a focus on a "business relationship" w/company where the union doesn't defend the contract.
If he is misguided the potential exist to right the course. On the other hand, if there are ugly pictures or big payoffs, then there is little hope of our union getting back on track now that we have agency shop and the ALPA rules for removing leadership.