The scare tactics wouldn't be the reason for a yes vote. The question should be what puts us in the best situation come contract negotiations in August. What are you expecting to get in August when we try to negotiate distance learning along with massive gains elsewhere in our contract (trip rigs, pay rates, retirement, LTD)? Do you really think distance learning will be a priority? If you do and you think we can get them to give us 9 hours per day, 5 extra days off and a pony than I'll join in on the no votes.

I am not saying there is a right or wrong answer on this, it's just that sometimes it seems that a lot of guys vote no without really weighing the options and the reality of the situation. Trust me, I'm no compromiser. I'll be the first to vote no on our next contract unless it is industry leading. This however, is not our next contract. It's an agreement regarding a specific section of our contract that does not currently exist, and compared to our peers, appears to be a step above.