Originally Posted by TRZ06

Parker and friends think they want arbitration now. I seriously do not think he ever figured we would take the offer presented. So wait a few weeks while the situation simmers and see if he doesn't sweeten up the deal while arbitration is taking place. And while I haven't always been the greatest supporter of our negotiating team in the past, they seem to be doing a pretty decent job considering the circumstances. My hope is that our "no thanks" reply to the AA's proposal will put the ball on management's side of the court. Let them counter or suffer the consequences of a discouraged work group. If its the latter, then thats their choice to live with the results, not ours.