Originally Posted by Carl Spackler

i couldn't care less about that and neither should you. The only thing any of the reps should care about is backing the line pilots they represent. If the negotiators get it wrong, send them back to the table until they get it right...regardless of whether you voted for the negotiator or not.

But your previous statement is exactly what the MEC does quite routinely. Specifically, pressure our reps to "back the negotiators" or "show unity", rather than vote the will of their members. Your post was a perfect example.

Carl