Well, in my experience thats something they bring up separately, away from us. We did get feedback pre-covid and they told us what they felt the company may be misunderstanding about the process. Also, the company wanted things to move faster which is why they brought in the mediator- the fact its reversed seems strange. The company would love to negotiate this right now, before we start making money quarter after quarter.

We took record losses last year. We are starting to make money (profit) now supposedly. There isnt a payraise coming unless we are making a healthy profit quarter after quarter. Im not sure what the rush is, but im not a negotiator. Fat profits=raises. Banging hands on the table does not equal pay raises. I would caution the union to have patience, stay consistent, and find areas we can make gains on the company undervalues.