Hmmm... Ok forgive me for appearing sarcastic, I was being serious. Union involvement is an important thing in our line of work. I've become a bit more realistic about things since I started working as a union rep and now moved up to the mec at my airline. I don't simply throw out demands without actually offering alternative solutions, I engage others to find the best course of action, and I find out how realistic it is to get what we're after. The journey from point A to point B in negotiations is not a straight line.

I also meant what I said about your positive relationship with DAL mgmt. you guy TA'd your current contract before the last one even expired. That is amazing!