Originally Posted by
Lambourne
He said progress was being made with the company negotiators. The mediator would be involved as agreed to in the TA. The impression he gave was the negotiations would continue after the first of the year. From what I gathered asking for mediation doesn't actually mean we get one right away. So to answer your question, yes they will continue to negotiate while a mediator is chosen and briefed.
He said expect the contract by summer and the SLI by this time next December. They said they were not putting this stuff in print as the words the MEC puts out are dissected by all parties and not always in a positive way.
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L,
I think you did just put it in print
Hope you/they are correct. Heck, maybe they'll just tell the NMB folks on day one, "just kidding," you can go home now.
That would be great news for all involved taking a timeline like you mentioned previously. I'll be the first to say job well done and thumbs up.
Looking forward to reading the TA announcement this summer. Check back with you then. Until then, one question, the 1 billion you mentioned is I'm assuming net gain after the cost of all the JCBA's. Guess the contract is going to be something because that is only half the amount of "synergy" mgmt spouted pre-merger if memory serves.
Frats,
Lee