Mitch,
Good post. I am not a CAL or UAL pilot but if this TA fails what is your expectation that the pilots could go back to the company and fix these areas to acceptable terms? Do you think/believe this would occur quickly or is this headed UsAir and America West of 7 + years.
Just curious because I think the No voters (I hear you and think your reasons are solid) should also understand that an unknown delay might be out there for "X" amount of time.
My 2 cents.