Originally Posted by
gipple
Our next SWAPA president.
It doesn't matter what I think. What matters is that SWAPA leadership thinks this is as much as we can get because they are best equipped to gauge resolve.
It wouldn't surprise me to see several of the company apologists get elected. They will then dial back the tough talking union rhetoric and help rebuild the "mutually beneficial" relationship that never existed.
Originally Posted by
gipple
If the BOD were to not send this AIP out as a TA, there would be a SWAPA membership mutiny in less than 24 hours. We gratefully unified for the last six months, but it ain't anywhere near what you think it is. And SWAPA knows it.
So you doubt the resolve of at least 38% (TA1 crowd) and up to 80% (Bullet pointers) of the pilot group. They're clueless, spineless, and even company apologists. The guy that wants the unicorn would be your next SWAPA president. I'd be curious to know where your resolve ends.
My point being that even though SWAPA has a slightly better understanding of membership resolve, they do not make decisions based on that alone. And they shouldn't. Your resolve isn't rooted in a keen understanding of economics, company financials, vast amounts of industry research, and professional consultations.
"Listen, We know many of you really really want a unicorn. But c'mon, it's just not realistic. We've spent a year on this and done everything we know how to do. We've accomplished a lot, but we just can't do that. This is the deal. Sans unicorn. Sorry." - SWAPA