It seems doubtful that these are the current conditions.
Malone has been trying to keep the process moving and bringing the pilots along. In that effort, it would be suddenly out of character to take such steps and not inform the pilots.
The reps would likely be rushing to their SM outlets to get this stalemate scenario out to the public, as well.
We should see what progress, if any, is made by the MEC when they reconvene.