I had to giggle at the "special message" meant to offer more "color and context" to operation issues. Thankfully the MEC saw through the "bag of air" being offered in the LOA. The promise of add pay is an empty promise when the payroll system is so crippled that you'll never see it anyway.

When negotiations fail with the bargaining agent, I guess the only other option is to go directly to the membership. Textbook move!