From my understanding the LOA is something US Airways came to the NC with. It was negotiated directly with Airways and was more of a take it or leave it offer. This isn't something that we can try and improve after a no vote. Airways refused to negotiate a traditional flow-thru. They do not want to be told who to hire.
And it's 3 or 25% a month hired, not interviewed, so if they decide to get selective they will need to interview more than that and since its only a minimum number Airways could theoretically hire more than that.