No major changes, boss, just wanted to whack some guys in the dark at the very first MEC meeting of their new terms. We'll get back to you on the negotiating committee- turns out we may have made some strong promises to our minority group of vocal gravy-chokers.

Of course he reached out. He needs to make contact with the new leadership, and he's not a dummy so he's going to make him feel like a big man, like he's special. See if he can use his easy going manner and some flattery to help him get what he needs and the rest of you just sent in a brand new guy to talk to management. ALL BY HIMSELF.

Remember this- when you talk about old guard or new guard you're talking about a group of people who ALL have been here longer than you have. You don't have a historical perspective of this joint, and put all of these personalities back in conflict with one another under the guise of unity. There is the very real chance that whomever ends up in charge when the dust settles will be unable to lead any of us. So, thanks for that.