Originally Posted by
JollyF15
Dan's Words: "Don't be timid about voting no. Take a look at what's been going around you. Unions at other airlines have recently turned down TAs. Some have already renegotiated. The post-no process needs to be lean and fast. A short poll, main points identified and mediated negotiations resumed and concluded all within 60 days. UPS has called for a strike vote. Typically, Union unrest at a sister cargo company nets additional business. We are undermanned with peak looming. We can close a good deal before Thanksgiving, one worthy of our dedicated service!"
All we risk is living under the old contract for a bit longer.
Jolly, take a look at Dan's timeline calculations again. Remember that the vote for this TA closes 20 Oct. At one point Dan mentions 60 days. That would be roughly 20 Dec. At another he says "by Thanksgiving". That would be just over 35 days.
Given what will have to happen if this TA gets voted down on 20 Oct, how would you define "a bit longer"? I ask, because you say that is all we have to risk by voting the current TA down.