I mentioned in an earlier post GearBoy's doublespeak, because on one hand he talks about not doubting the union's, and the pilots' resolve, and our willingness to strike to get a contract; but he then turns around in another post and says we'll only get a contract when AS management is good and ready to give us one, and on their terms. THAT, suggests that the effort, unity and resolve thus far demonstrated is pointless - as if our actions have not, and will not have a significant effect on management's calculus on moving the negotiations along. I strongly disagree.

To be clear, achieving success is not a given, and we still have a ways to go, as no management is going to just hand over a great contract on a silver platter. But there is a perfect storm brewing in the favor of labor in general, and for pilots in particular, that will, if we stay the course, and our union faithfully represents our demands, achieve the desired outcome.

Like I said, GB might be stirring the pot just because he can, or he's here to plant seeds of doubt, in the hopes of undermining the resolve of those who might be susceptible. Either way, it makes interesting reading.