Obviously not a FDX pilot, but is this really over the 3% raise and extension?

What leverage or benefit would there be to start section 6 now for a new CBA that will surely drag on for MORE THAN 12 months with no raise vs. getting the 3% and starting SOME discussions over the next year? You had the 3% raise option in your agreement so why not take it. It's not like refusing it would present some new gold standard contract in short order.

Just asking the reasoning.