Check, you could be onto something. I think we'll be able to see their intentions by whether we get the "hard sell" or not. So far, the update posted on the other thread reads to me like, "Love it or hate it, this is what we got. We are disappointed too, and understand why you would vote it down." Of course, the real political wordsmithing seems to happen at the MEC level, not the local councils. Let's see what their spin shows tonight.

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May 21, 2012
Council 48,
Today, the Delta MEC approved the TA. This means that all pilots will have an opportunity to review and study the proposal that our negotiators obtained over the last eight weeks. Our negotiators have been in continuous negotiations over many issues, but this TA addresses the two biggest concerns from the survey: scope and pay.

You will receive the full contract as well as informational bulletins on all sections. Please read them carefully and gather the data you need to make an informed decision. Council 48 reps will be present to answer questions in the lounge (schedule to be announced).

Your council reps voted to bring the TA to the pilots. If your reps did not vote, you would not have control of your decision path, as the TA would be voided.

Specifically to Council 48, the contract directs 85 hours. No more 75/85 debate.

We are awaiting and looking forward to your TA-related questions. "