I don't know much about ALPA, but I am good friends with a guy who works a union job, non airline, and it doesn't seem like they have to play these games with management. I know management, within any industry, will not give in to any and all union wants, but it at least seems, outside of the airlines, that management plays a little more fair.

I agree with PinnacleFO. It isn't right to inconvenience paying customers, trying to make it to weddings, funerals, family events, business meetings, a family member or friend, who is in the hospital, and other important events, just to try to get a contract. I think you really do have to take a look at who is representing you, when you have to resort to those tactics, to get a contract. Those tactics, in my opinion, make you no better than management.