It's hopeless convincing you of anything you don't want to believe, I've finally learned that regarding the few of you who are out where the buses don't run. I think it's best you continue your enjoyment of the beach and believing what you wish. It seems that's the most peaceful place for both of us. Your claim of APA doing whatever conveniently forgets USAPA willingly signed the MOU and likewise your belief of the "spirit" of M-B is simply one persons subjective opinion. M-B does not require two unions, only a fair process that involves NEUTRAL decision in the event of a failure of agreement.

Of course, I can see your panic regarding neutral decisions. Considering the East reps last actions in that regard, they don't recognize neutral decisions, only THEIR decisions. Perhaps THAT is why Parker and APA crafted the MOU the way they did.

Again, the real question then, is why did USAPA agree to it if it was so distasteful ?

Answer: It was a scheme all along to first get the pay and pension increases BEFORE they did what they planned to do all along.

I'm not too concerned with all that much delay. I think the interests of big business will steamroll over this like a small speed bump. Supreme Court ?

Ahh, well O.K. Normally I'd say, a decade from now let me know what they say, but realistically, that would be snuffed long before a single brief ever hit their desks.