Originally Posted by Andy

The MEC has a pretty good idea what we want; I don't think they are out of touch with the rank and file.
My personal opinion is that the company's negotiating committee steamrolled ALPA negotiating committee (NC) and the MEC and NC decided 'no mas.' The MEC then decided to send this to the rank and file to reject it just to drive the point home to the company's negotiating committee. Had the MEC rejected it without sending it out, the company negotiating committee would not get as clear a message.
That's my take.
But - Tumi suitcase.