Originally Posted by
sailingfun
The NMB set forth a standard of reasonableness before they would consider a union for release. The most powerful weapon you can have if you are in negotiations is a release date. The NMB defined reasonableness as your standing amongst your peers.
We're already the highest paid pilots in the industry, any increase wouldn't meet that standard. Just because it's the most powerful weapon, doesn't mean that it always has to be used.