Bringing this jet on is a clear indication that we will get no contract, at all, ever.

Since contracts simply become amendable and don't expire, there is no way to force management to meet our demands, and there is no way for management to force us to meet their demands....except one thing. In 20 years we will want pay improvements, etc. Another words, management writes the checks.

I hope ALPA realizes the new RJ play is a long term strategic play by management to reshape the negotiations and apply leverage to drive results in their favor.