Definition of a good lawyer: can wrap up a case in a year.
Definition of a GREAT lawyer: can make the case last 5 years or longer.
ALPA reminds me of a great lawyer. I find it ridiculous that we drag this stuff on and on and on and on, and by the time we vote on this stuff, it's time to start negotiating a new contract. Meanwhile the fatcats are getting fatter and we're getting leaner. Really now, does this stuff have to drag on like this?