I agree on your points. However, I am not very pleased that the MEC/Chair response when asked what their plan is if it is voted down, is to take time and regroup. What? Right now they should be polling. This is as smart as we will get on the TA. Everyone is getting as smart on the contract as they've been in years. Find out everyone's top 4 positive improvements and top 4 must fix items (what must be fixed for you to vote yes?). Then ask for the next 3 pet peeves.

If the TA passes then you already have a basic ground work for the next contract. If it's voted down, you already have your marching orders. The NC shows up the next day with a new set of plans and engages immediately. No need to completely derail the train, it just needs to be throttled back up and turned a bit. We would have momentum and some degree of unity. If we work to get everyone on board, as we approach peak we should be able to get a second TA. If we fail to achieve the new goals prior to peak, then after peak, take the time to retool the attack.