I'll say it again because it's what happened. The NC received direction from the MEC at the last special MEC meeting. They returned to the table with that direction and reached a TA. If something changed between the time they directed the NC and the TA, it was the NC reaching outside their direction or not accurately relaying what the current table position was. Either way a rogue NC.

Sorry that didn't happen. The MEC reps knew what was on the table. If this doesn't pass the MEC, enough changed their minds to swing the majority. I think some are having problems being leaders. It's easy to go one way or another, but when you have to stand in lounge and face the ramifications of your vote, some don't have the stomach for it.

My position is that IF during that special MEC meeting there was not a clear and STRONG consensus (more than a vote or two) in favor of a TA, the MEC should have not directed a TA. Way too much risk that someone would back out and scuttle the TA. The company will not tolerate a MEC that isn't credible. IF there was a clear consensus, then the TA will pass.

My guess is the MEC is likely split. At least council 1 and 20 seem to be in a different camp. I can't imagine buyers remorse sufficient to torpedo the TA if a super-majority signed off and gave the NC the green light.