Originally Posted by
Kellwolf
How are we not working towards a joint decision? Did 9E pull out of joint negotiations while I was asleep last night?
And if we had followed XJ and 9L's MECs and not picketing, would we have a deal? No one knows, and it's impossible to say. So, I don't get your point. And as I said in the other thread, what can pilots do that aren't negotiators to "(do) something constructive, like working towards a contract?" I'm not at the table, so I can only do what I CAN. Unless you're one of the negotiators, I don't think you can do more than me or a Colgan guy can until it comes down to a vote. I don't see how business as usual is considered working towards a contract anymore than it is in hindering it.
You missed the point again as I commonly see with your posts. I will make it very simple.
Did your picketing directly help the negotiations?
I will answer directly for you. No. It did nothing.
What did it do?
I will answer that for you too. It showed 9E management that they better be scared and play nice. Or else 14 9E pilots will picket and make them look bad. (sarcasm)