"""They couldn't stick to the 2018 contract date because a merger triggers the Labor Protective Provisions of our contract that requires a JCBA and SLI. Management isn't negotiating a new contract because they want to its because our contract requires it."""

I did not know that... Maybe it's time to do something to get their (mgt) attention. I don't think lanyards, buttons and stickers do much. Maybe Info Picketing, Big Billboard ? I still think the merger is consuming their attention. I hope they will show some positive trends soon.