I think the issue of the commuter thing is missing the point. For credibility sakes I have been a commuter for two years and on most occasions I chose to commute in on the day of my trip. I show of for work rested and ready to go. The issue of fatigue doesnt just appear on day one of a trip. What kills me is the 13h59 duty day with an overnight that is considered normal rest by 1 min. That is next followed by a reduced rest overnight the following day, to which I fly all day on the last day, and am given compensatory rest on my day off. This fatigue issue is not isolated to commuters and day 1. If this had happened on day 2 of a trip, commuting would not even be a discussed issue. As far as the union thing and segregating certain members, I dont believe the company has the legal authority to infiltrate a contract affecting only a partial group of pilots if the representing union doesnt agree to it, so as long as alpa doesnt cave we would all be protected.