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The elected Reps stated publicly that the TA package would go to the membership. It was never written into the policy manual because the negotiators
always need the ability to imply that they could get MEC ratification in case of a really great deal.
This is my point. It should only be considered a great deal if the membership thinks it's a great deal, not just the MEC. I just don't like the power in the hands of a few. I respect your opinion, though, and I know you are a good guy (if you are who I think you are). I agree that this is a dispararte group, and it will be an interesting vote when we get to one.
No, the point is that keeping the company in the dark regarding who will be able to make the final decision is a plus for us in negotations.
As long as the official policy is neutral on MEC ratification vs membership ratification, the negotiators can play the company both ways.
If you don't like the power in the hands of a few, you should read the ALPA
C & BL's. The power is in the hands of a majority at a Local meeting. That's reality, just nobody cares to fight that fight.