Originally Posted by
crash312
Their leverage is DELAY (sanctioned by the RLA), our leverage is a STRIKE. It is the only answer when the company decides to say either NO or nothing at all. Should we take NO as an answer for the next 2-3 years (with subsequent bottom of the industry pay, benefits, and rules), then Strike?
I think next year is plenty of time for the company to do the right thing and keep this a "happy place".
They are going to count on disunity to stall and get a sub-standard contract signed- every day they stall means millions at current rates/rules. I doubt we will strike but it will take a public embarrassment through picketing etc to force B6 management to really come to the table. All those who think a contract is likely in 2017, should be prepared for a much later resolution (2018-2019); Lets be circumspect and look at management's track record- that tells us all we need to know.