Originally Posted by Spaceman Spliff

They're "united" now and throwing spears to distract folks from the issue at hand: they dropped the ball. They're playing defense...trying to come up with some sort of rationale as to why they squandered their influence at the table with the grown-ups. Why are you guys letting them off the hook? Have you any idea how much money they cost you? (and all of us.)

This "backed into a corner" mentality is completely counterproductive. The merger's going to happen. Contrary to what they say, NWALPA can't stop it. Let's get the most money/best rules possible out of it (and ditch the hats)...and put it behind us.