ALPA will never be that strong because they are not a real national union. They are a bunch of unions that put their money in one bank and call it alpa.
Even if things turn around there will always be another airtran, jetblue, alligiant, spirit or mesa to come around and do it cheaper. No one will do anything about it except take the paycuts to come down to their level and complain about it on boards like these.
insanity = doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. aka ALPA or airline management