Thinking strategically here, a couple of points. First, never use the cumbersome process of the RLA as an excuse to give in to something you don't like. It's always going to be there, so work with it. Yes it takes a lot of time, but so did getting all your ratings, hours and climbing the ladder to a major. Second, if you think the TA is something you can't live with, something which doesn't reward the hard work and sacrifices you've made at SWA, or if you want to see real improvements in areas you feel are important...simply vote no. Don't worry that the sky will fall if you do. Keep in mind the company is in the best financial shape it's ever been in. That isn't going to change with a no vote. A solid no vote sends a message to this, and perhaps more importantly, to future BOD and negotiating committees to be more diligent in meeting member expectations before they bring an agreement up for a vote (Delta is a good example). You only have a limited number of contracts during your career at SWA (or any major). Make each one count, especially during periods of record profits. Now is the time to get improvements in every area of the contract. You will not always be faced with such a favorable negotiating climate financially as you have now. Make it count for something.