Having worked for Mesa in the past, this does not surprise me one bit. The MAG ALPA MEC has done it again --> dropped the ball. The first proposal was rejected before it was even sent to the pilot group. The MEC then decided to take it back to the company to try to "sweeten the pot". They conducted numerous road shows with their propoganda stating PBS will be a good thing for all, regardless of the language (or lack there of). Ignorant junior captains and desperate FOs saw 11 days off for line holders / reserves and a 2% raise for FOs starting in January 2010 (only equates to ~50-60 cent raise) and began to salivate at the mouth. The MAG MEC stated, "Our MEC and management are in agreement and you will just have to trust them{company} regarding the language." Trust the company...then why do they need a union, let alone alpa. Unfortunately, those junior captains and FOs will soon learn that the MAG MEC once again let them down as downgrades will begin in Jan-Feb and more furloughs soon after. For those 400 that voted no, keep fighting the good fight. For those 418 or so that voted yes, be sure to sport your "I was once again dooped by the MAG MEC" sticker! And for those ~200 pilots that did not vote have no right to complain!