What is the advantage to the pilot group of giving Comair a head's up as to whether or not they will return to the company if recalled?

Wouldn't it be better to say "I don't know or no" in order to achieve the maximum number of official recall notices sent?

Regarding early class dates: What is the benefit here? Not sure why anyone would do anything to assist the company, when they won't go out of their way to assist the furloughees. Suddenly negotiations have stopped regarding a bypass LOA that would be beneficial to many of us who secured other work and can't up and leave at Comair's whim.

Comments? Explanations?