Originally Posted by
Oberon
You think something different?
Yes. But I can't speak for "the public" anymore than you can.
Originally Posted by
Oberon
You have to prove what is "reasonable" to get the opportunity to strike.
Which is exactly why I discussed the errors in reasonability made by APA.
Originally Posted by
Oberon
"Restoration or strike" is not a reasonable argument.
Again...they are not arguments. Restoration is an objective and strikes are a tactic. When you don't pay attention, we talk past each other.
Originally Posted by
Oberon
You haven't shown how to get to 38% so I can only assume "restoration" is your only argument.
See above.
Originally Posted by
Oberon
You don't think striking is on the forefront of everyone's mind? For our union to talk about striking before the openers have even been exchanged is telegraphing the NMB that we aren't interested in negotiating. When the NMB determines you aren't interested in negotiating you achieve nothing.
I'm not proposing talking about striking prior to opener exchange. I'm talking about preparing the pilots and their families for that possibility. Big difference.
Carl