Originally Posted by
Green Giant
That is why we need 100% retro pay. Then the company would stop playing these games designed to stall the progress of the new contract for as long as possible.
The company believes there is an economic advantage for them to drag out negotiations. 100% retro pay gives the company a large incentive to get this done ASAP.
Originally Posted by
Green Giant
They will not. But the negotiating committee and MEC should stand strong and tell the company that any TA will include this provision. That is how this will get done. No retro pay No TA period. They will get the hint that this will be included.
During negotiations nothing is ever easy. Folding isn't the answer either.
Definitely, but why stop there, make it clear that any TA will include 5 times the retro pay and a new car valued at no less than $40,000 msrp if a new contract is not amended by the expiration date. Then this will give them the incentive to get it done yesteryear.