Is it needed...absolutely, can it realistically happen.... very slim chance.

#1) existing regional union's parent orgs are not likely to let the money go... and lets not kid ourselves...unions are about money. I mean.. hell RAH's business agent ..basically a office manager for RAH's pilots with the union is paid more than probably all but a hand full of the pilots at said company.... pathetic.

heck... #1 is enough to sink this idea.
RAPA - Regional Airline Pilots Association -- great idea that will probably never fly.