If we turn it down, they will send the rest of the -175s out ASAP. Talk to your union reps. Yes, the deal is garbage at best, but we're backed into a corner. It'd be different if other airlines held the line and refused to fly the -175s and our -145s, but what's the likelihood of that happening? Nil. We'd be down to a fleet of 68 E-145s. What was comair at when they were shut down? Around 70 airframes.
What happened last time we turned the TA down? They outsourced the first batch of 175s and even outsourced some of our 145s. And on top of that they've made this a miserable place to work. Not saying the vote will magically change all of this, but it's better than the alternative. Most people I talk to are yes voters. Even some of the vocal no voters from last time.
Now, flame away!