Originally Posted by Flare Armed

...and that MEC language is important. They are opposed to the merger AS IT STANDS. That is how I've read it most every time. They use that language for a reason and the reason is they want to use their leverage and negotiate.... Our DAL MEC has historically put out many similar tough-sounding statements that allowed them to portray and image of strength while simultaneously allowing wiggle room for negotiations.

So 757dtw, don't be so shocked when your MEC negotiates a transition agreement this fall, shuts down the strike centers, and poses for the group handshake photo shoot with Moak, Anderson, and Bastian. Or you can continue to be the angry mashmallow trying to stop the steamroller.

Successful species adapt to change...