Because money doesn’t grow on trees and there’s a certain cost associated with a new contract. Fair is a relative term, but if your own ALPA’s EFA team says this is a good deal and about what can be expected right now, then you take it. Remember that saying, “my union speaks for me.” Was that legit or just lip service for the 18%? Your EFA team aside, even the union put this out unanimously for a vote.