Originally Posted by
Captain Bligh
It's unfortunate that you feel you've been quoted out of context, but you won't catch me using the word optimistic, not even cautiously, with regard to a JCBA, as long as JP "represents" the L-CAL pilots.
In the same way that reps from CAL LECs have all been chilled, JH has now fallen under JP's hypnotic power. Was it the french wine? Or that previously avoided one on one meeting?
You kind of gutted what I said, so that's a misquote in my book.
I suspect we'll never know what was said during that meeting, but I'm going to assume it was at least productive, whether in terms of moving things either way: Strike or Settlement. But I think it was a catalyzing event, either way. I certainly hope so, anyway.
I would hope that there was some discussion as to whom might be the MEC chairman in the event of a JCBA is reached, also.
We've all waited plenty long for this to even go this far, so yes, I'm cautiously optimistic. Oops, I said it again.
TW