Any one has given any thought to the fact that maybe all this "trouble" is just a nice negotiation move done by both pilot groups to get more out form management?. things like all flying on cr900/emb 190 or bigger done by mainline,no furlough clause, much bigget buyout for the old timers, a better joint contract with an ammnedable date of DOS +12 or merging of certificates whatever comes sooner...etc....
the pilots have finally a decent strong negotiation position, by playing the "we are not getting alone card" management might be willing to sweeten the pot to make sure they are on board and can sell thi merger to the financial backers and DC
that's what I would do ...