Are there some Jedi mind tricks at play here? Is this all going according to the script? Are we being played by the NC/MC? Is a resounding “No” vote precisely what the NC/MC wants / needs as proof the leverage exists and is real? As it stands, it seems the only tangible data driving decisions are outdated surveys, limited polling, questionable PDRs, etc. A resounding “No” sends a very strong signal to the Company that current TA in all forms is untenable.

An overwhelming rejection of this TA may embolden and arm the NC to better negotiate with the Company.

The whole thing stinks and for the life of me I can’t fathom any other rationale for such an abject failure of a TA being presented to this pilot group. I’d like to think our NC and MC are smarter than we’re giving them credit for.