Originally Posted by Bucking Bar

They have 7 days. There are many "subject matter experts" coming and going and a whole ton of un-used MCF money to blow on booze and hookers (just kidding about the last part). While the MEC can short cut the 7 days, there is an unbelievable amount of work to do. Taking the full seven days is what I expect.

The men on the Negotiating Committee are really good guys and respectful of the process, as is Tim O'Malley. If (and I think we can assume the affirmative) every thing has gone correctly, the passage of the TA by the MEC is ministerial. However a lot of important education is going on so these folks can teach us the intricacies of the contract offer over the next few weeks.

Expert ALPA to be in full sales mode though. With most TA's comes the union's consent to push for membership ratification. Occasionally a MEC will send out a TA without a recommendation. But, that would be unique given the situation with this one.