But why RSAs in particular? Wouldn't picking up open time be even worse? You're "helping out" without the company having to cough up the premium pay for RSAs.

As I say, I've never requested an RSA so I'm just curious as to the argument against RSAs.

Anyway, hasn't the union consistently claimed "acceptable" progress with the company on the contract? (with the possible exception of the last email) If negotiations aren't progressing, why haven't we started informational picketing etc.?