Originally Posted by
42ER
I believe this is incorrect, as they only chance section 28 paragraph A. The Paragraph B, the matching part should be unchanged
You are absolutely correct. I was 100% wrong. This is not a concession at all. However, it’s also not a benefit until PBS is voted in. So, as far as I can tell without seeing the actual full language, there are no concessions in this TA. I’m still not happy about all of the things that are contingent on PBS but I guess having contingent items is better than going to mediation and potentially arbitration. That being said, I still voted NO. Maybe if at least 50% +1 vote no it might give the union negotiators the chance to walk in and say “Hey, just give us the contingent stuff without PBS and we’ll send it back out for another vote.” I doubt this TA will fail but I just can’t get myself to vote yes on something where half of the benefits may or may not ever be realized.