Originally Posted by stix'nstrings

Insurance policy. Many of us also didn't believe that an arbitrator would blindside us with a 25-35% paycut 5 years ago either.

Since that time some, many have been looking over their shoulder for unexpected news and take necessary steps in advance to avoid another disaster. Though there's not much we as a group could do to scuttle a merger deal we can prepare should the board and stakeholders decide to sell. Collectively we'd hate to be caught surprised again, especially if there is something we could do in advance to affect the outcome.