No they didn't they wrote a contradiction. If the DPA got voted in next October the dues would be 1.75% for Section 6 and would go up .5% for Section 6 but then never exceed 1.5%??? 1.75 is already a larger number than 1.5...!?

The dues rate shall be 1.75% upon initial certification by the National Mediation Board. On January 1st of the second full fiscal year following initial certification, the dues rate shall drop annually by 0.25% every year until reaching a minimum dues rate of 1%.

Special Circumstance Exception: Six (6) months prior to the amendable date of the Pilot Working Agreement, or upon early opening of negotiations if greater than six (6) months prior to the amendable date, or upon notification of a possible bankruptcy or merger initiated by the Company, the dues rate will temporarily increase by 0.5%, not to exceed 1.5% in total dues rate, until the new contract is ratified, or bankruptcy proceedings or merger integration is complete. Upon completion, all expenses for the Special Circumstance will be fully accounted for and any remaining funds and any accrued interest from the 0.5% temporary increase will be refunded to the membership on a pro rata basis.

Exception: During the initial three year transition, while the base dues rate is above 1% for the buildup of union finances, refunds are not mandatory, but may be given at the discretion of the Executive Board.