If a union eventually grows out of this, fine. If a lobbyist or voting block emerges, that's fine too. But in the short term, I suggest the focus be on preserv

If a union eventually grows out of this, fine. If a lobbyist or voting block emerges, that's fine too. But in the short term, I suggest the focus be on preserving the industry from the large number of threats it now faces via cooperation from all roles in the industry. Once a habit of cooperation emerges, further future cooperation among members would be very likely.