If I was the company negotiator I’d put another full offer on the table without the mediator. This gives fhe company a positive leverage position as it shows good faith in presenting an offer in unmediated sessions and while there’s a picket at a major hub. I’d make sure the offer was about 70% of what AK/VA received but have it beat the Spirit AIP by just a little bit.

I hope this is what happens as it would be the catalyst that gets our negotiations movingly toward a positive close for both sides. Is till believe there is a lot of room on both sides to find success in an agreement.

-Bubs