This would have been my situation based on last years usage. The "no erosion" is completely ridiculous. The language would have never changed if there was no erosion. Is it a small trade for you? Probably, but it took us one more step down the concessionary road. Over time this will have a cumulative impact for sure. Why else would the company want it? The ability to use a contractual benefit is just as important as the dollar value of the benefit.

Record profits and we gave concessions. (small ones in your opinion, I get that) And in return we have the industry leading contract? (not when evaluated by QOL or retirement, that's my opinion) Pay is not even industry leading.