We didn’t even get 99% no on TUMI & the union & company were basically endorsing a no vote. We like to tout that 94% as proof of our resolve, but the pessimist in me fears this strike vote could be a “careful what you ask for” situation, as it will be- for better or worse- a much more accurate measure of our unity. Will that be a number we’re proud of? I don’t know.

SK is certain to go right to the playbook & tell us all how close we are to a deal, & how unnecessary this vote is. That they only need a few more weeks to make sure they can get us the best possible contract & in the meantime this vote only serves to worry our customers & potentially hurt UAL’s bottom line & future growth plans. How many will fall for it?

To be clear, I support this action by the MEC & I really hope we get a strong, unified outcome. But it’s far from guaranteed.