Many of our "can't loose" grievances were purported to be clear cut language. There is much more to contracts than the written words, not ideal, but simply true.

Is it better to confirm a distasteful Company practice or "interpretation" ? Or to agree to a solution that at least retains or controls a partial win? That is the type of call the people in the trenches have to make.

We have spent lots off hard earned dues dollars to only get slapped down because we chose to fight battles with no chance of winning. If we might feel better off fighting the good fight and taking the loss as a badge of honor, I understand that, but personally I hope we start to learn from things and prevent the next one.