Originally Posted by dragon

I think the debate here is precisely about the part I bolded. ALPA isn't the best mechanism, its just got the longest track record.

Are they willing to change? Can they change? Like all unions, I think the folks in DC are more enamored with their personal power and the thrill they get wielding it, than actually representing those they were originally elected to represent. DC frequently forgets there is a world outside the beltway.