The union has repeatedly stated that the pilot body's expressed items of importance is at the core of their negotiating strategy. They have also mentioned that they're in constant contact with their counterparts at the other airlines to ensure that we're in the ballpark with everyone else, thereby not potentially leaving money on the table.

Because of this MEC's and NC's particular diligence, if we are first with a TA, I don’t think we'll end up crying in our beers, after seeing what the others end up getting.