I only know one of those reps personally. I am certain they are not uninformed. I hope they are not liars. But I have no way of knowing if they are scared, and how much the fear of the unknown against the very successful corporation (financially, in negotiations, and in arbitrations), is affecting their decision making.

Their individual comms seemed to be along the lines of the other thread by Jakal: voting yes, begrudgingly. Knowing we deserve more, but willing to settle for a TA that does not meet our so called 'cornerstone' Section 6 Openers. Knowing we set out to win the game, but settling to move the ball downfield. Plain and simple.

So what happens next round of negotiations? You know, when the company goes for PBS across the entire bid pack? And when they go for the A-plan in its entirety (of course, with a whopping 2% added to B-plan)? And they go after more QOL measures to gain efficiency? What is our collective word worth anyway? What will our openers be worth? Our supposed lines in the sand?

This TA sets the tone for the rest of our careers here. Most important for those with 10+ years remaining.