Micro,
Your points are valid--there does seem to be some shortfalls. However, the fact is if STV's are removed the only guys over there will be the ones that bid it. I agree--doesn't sound like a good deal for a family guy--but at least you'll have the choice to bid it or not bid it. I'm sure the guys in pools are screaming "vote it down!" so there might be a vacancy or two to till.
However--my objection is that as the LOA is written now, the guy who would NEVER consider bidding it--no matter what the benefits--could get sent against his or her will. That's a pretty huge leap from our current CBA.
However--anytime you find yourself on the outside of the company's position and the outside of the union's position--its a very uncomfortable position to be in. How did we get from so unified last year to this?