Originally Posted by gcsass

It is worth noting how this vote happened. The proposal was put out for a vote and voted down by about 67%. Boeing changed a few minor things and sent it back. The local IAM said no way and would not even put it out for a vote.....the National level of IAM stepped in after Boeing apparently went to them and forced a vote.

( this is recounted as best as I can recall....but it sure does make you wonder......!!)