Jungle, you lost me on this one (Admittedly, I'm easily confused). Most UPS employees aren't governed by the RLA, thus don't have to wait for the NMB to release them to self help. IOW, they're playing a whole different game. As to The Heritage Foundation's assessment of the situation... what was the point in posting it? It's a vehemently anti-labor organization, how do you think they're going to spin it? You seem to be generally well informed and I suspect you knew all of the above, so what were you trying to say? If you're suggesting a small MEC like Spirit open itself up to financial penalties for the union in general and potential jail for its leadership, I think recent court decisions have proven that to be an unwise course of action.