I think we have to understand something here about the new LOA's...
This was not a negotiation looking for better flow, pay,reserve or qol. We had two grievances in place, one regarding flow violation for the protected pilots and another for contract violation regarding the DEC...
In regards to the flow, if you are not a PP then this grievance was not meant to help you in any way so, any improvement that you may have gotten with this then if I were you I would take it as a win. The Union had to give something small that only affects a few for a small period of time in order to help 580 pilots. The company needed more captains and this was the solution the union came up with, im sorry for the guys with 800+hrs, you knew it was just a matter of time your number came up!!!
In regards to the DEC, if you are a captain already or you are not near the upgrade requirement then this grivence was not meant for you. It doesn't affect you or help you in any way.
If I were you guys I would take it for what this is, its a settlement between the company and the union to drop the grivances. its not and should not be seen as an attempt of a contract improvement, that's why we dont get to vote! Hopefully that will come by the end of the year...