Originally Posted by Crown

Doug Parker



I was a regional guy for a long time. I've seen this play out, and the way it's playing out, it's very very similar to what I experienced. When there's a sense of urgency, there won't be 2 days on 3 weeks off. If the Company truly wanted a deal ASAP, they'd be negotiating every day or very close to that. The fact that they aren't speaks volumes. And don't tell me it's the mediator; the Company and Union can put pressure on the mediator to get this done.

Bottom line, it's going to be longer than you think it is Sailing. I sincerely hope I'm wrong.