The recalls after TA1 were a mistake. TA2 was a result of United's and other's increased payrates and the fact that TA1 was voted down 65-35. By default, the only way TA2 could go was higher. TA2 was achieved in spite of the new LEC reps, not because of them. Malone and the NC were the primary architects of TA2. An NC selected by the original reps from TA1.

Some people thought it a good idea to recall a rep because they went against the will of the membership in a 65-35 vote against a TA. These same people now think it's wrong to recall a rep because they went against the will of the membership in a 82-18 vote for a TA.

Hypocrites.

But, despite my misgivings of the 44 FO reps I think the second recall is a mistake too. It seems petty. And if they survive the vote they will be that much stronger. That won't help those looking for moderate replacements when the time comes to negotiate the next TA.

But the dye is cast.