I have yet to see anyone post anything about the cost of being wrong......everything about this situation is speculation...EXCEPT ..... Taking the 3 %. There is zero speculation in that, it is guaranteed.
There is zero chance we will have an agreement this time next year and zero chance we will get released to self help within the next several years.......
There is a 100% chance we will keep negotiating even if only sporadically and a 100% chance we will do it with more in our pockets.
Everyone needs to call their friends, all of them, and barrage your reps with your opinions.
WM