Of course it doesn't. What a coincidence that the doom and gloom has begun at the same time negotiations are getting heated, strike vote is looming, company digging in their heels, etc.
Don't fall for the BS.
What does it cost to put out an email with dire predictions and talk of a "realignment bid"?
What does it cost to actually publish said bid?
The same thing it costs to cancel that bid.
Or let the bid happen and throw everyone into a tizzy, especially all the recent arrivals since 2015 who have had wonderful advancement and unicorns and rainbows. The company would love to stomp on their privates a bit and try to reduce their willingness to fight.
Maybe the bid stands, maybe it doesn't. But either way, if you're wringing your hands and worrying about the future of FedEx, you're spending less time backing ALPA and doing what's necessary to get us the contract we deserve.