Originally Posted by Bill Lumberg

Possibly. That doesn't mean I will take it as a reserve. It would probably be after we get all 88 or more. I was mad as heck before this TA came out, that is true. So what's changed? Reality set in. People on here are shocked about the pay offer, but can't see it's a short duration contract, and early at that. I had to think about our chances if management doesn't want to give in to our demands, and possible ramifications, which are unknown to everyone. I had to look at our competition, and where they are today. The scope helps us overall get rid of a huge amount of RJs. All of things made me look again at my attitude, and see that being negative just won't improve the situation. Smaller steps are needed to achieve the same goals, large ones all at once aren't achievable in today's environment.

So, I had to get rid of the hate, and look at the deal as a whole. It's a process that can be full of disappointment, and opportunity at the same time.