Being a Yankee that (uncle) BOBBY was, from RI., he knew DAMM well that there was 6 x more Fight in FSC's and AMT's in NY, than say DFW/TUL.
And lets take ORD as an example. (I was a Member of 512 back in 98' + 99'.) Chicagoans NEVER want to upstaged by a NYer.
Meaning if the ATD was still in NY, ORD would fight to be JUST as Strong/tough as NY. When ORD sees DFW/TUL with 'nothing between thier Legs, ORD simply flies under the radar. I KNOW. I've worked in BOS/ORD/EWR/ORD and BDL in that order, so I have seen how ORD has or has not Worked. Mia is another JOKE. One would Think that with All the Hispanic and haitian minorities, that they'd fight for higher wages and work rules etc.
BUT as the old saying goes,.............You never miss, what you never had !
End result, AA always gets it's way with the TWU. One last thing. Always think about how strong the TWU is capable of being. by just thinking about twu local 100. Now close your eyes, and imagine/hope that the TWU was back in NYC.
I rest my case.
Thanx for listening !