Understand the TA as passed to the Reps was not in PDF format. It was converted to PDF and under properties the author was the C1 chairman. In all fairness anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of Acrobat could have done that intentionally to deflect as well.

I thought the MEC recently passed a resolution to publish a pro/con position paper, with the cons to be authored by the...."cons" with only edits for factual accuracy so leaking does nothing but politicize what should be an issue based analysis.

We elect our Reps to represent us, and part of that is I expect them to have or develop a much higher level of knowledge of contractual language and its nuances. It's taken me years to fully understand the nuances of Sec 23, let alone the whole PWA. I want my Reps to get the briefings, ask the questions, and vet the TA free from the distraction of the Internet mob.

Whoever leaked this prior to MEC review wants a mob and does not want a measured examination of the good and not so good of the TA that might lead to a ratifcation. I can only assume they want it to fail and are afraid that on examination it stands up on its own merits.

I don't know, because I haven't seen it other than the NNP'S which I view favorably so far. I'll wait for the MEC to weight in on the pros and cons. I am deeply disturbed by the intentional leak and obvious guerilla tactics to shoot down what may be a very good TA for 13000 plus pilots and their families.

The selfishness and lack of leadership of this is astounding. I feel sorry for the pilots that have the leaker as their elected Rep.