Here's a fact: We're not going to attain anywhere near our maximum deal without strong, decisive leadership and a willingness to do whatever it takes to get it.

I have seen nothing from Donatelli to suggest he has the stones to lead us to the "best contract in the world" he blabbers about (but has not demonstrated the tools to achieve).

To answer your question: I'm not on board with any givebacks whatsoever. We gave far too much last time and in the 117 deal. Your posts reek of "cost neutrality' and "self-funded" cost reshuffling. I'll wait as long as possible (while making negotiations as messy and public as possible) if the company's not going to pony up.

Every one of your posts has been an attempt to lower our expectations and (arrogantly) talk down to those who are willing to wait for the right deal. Why is that?