I applaud the P2P guys getting the ball rolling. There is a lot of misinformation out on the line, rumors about giving on scope. I think this is an attempt to quash the rumors and put out some facts. Lots of the new guys are getting frustrated with the perceived lack of action. Me too for that matter. It's hard to get information without negotiating in public.

I see one of 2 scenarios:
1. Oscar wants to get the contract done before he leaves--great. Yeah!!
2. I think more probable, Oscar leaves, we go for another couple of years with Kirby spouting relief on scope.

The one saving grace is I hear Kirby doesn't like Parker over at AA, and if we had a decent contract, labor peace, we could really put a hurt on AA competition wise--Since Parker has gone to war with his employees, it'll be pretty bad over there for quite a while. It'll be up to Kirby if we miss this opportunity.

Also, I wouldn't read too much into the outstation P2P guys. My bet is the union is taking advantage of some guys on the wide bodies doing P2P while on trips, and will be at the domiciles later next month.

Not everything is a conspiracy....well maybe....