It's a little funny to read those that thought voting "NO" would "bomb them back to the negotiating table" quickly.

Many of those (non FNW) that have NEVER voted no in their life didn't quite realize what a process it is. Especially if the MEC/NC goes through a change in personnel because of it, has to get up to speed on the "negotiator's note pad", has to organize the new troops, put together a strategy/survey/want list/game plan, and THEN deal with the beast that is management.