Clarification
My point in starting this thread is that this vote, IMHO, is about leverage...
1) Staying in section 6 negotiations, 2) the current NMB, 3) the FDA's, etc.
Leverage will drive how soon a complete CBA can be reached.
If you believe that the quickest route to reaching the goals we spelled out to the MEC and NC going into contract talks is by giving up the above leverage (and that we are being compensated enough for giving them up at this time), and thus, essentially placing section 6 negotiations on hold for at least a year, then vote yes.
If you think that the fastest route is to maintain our current leverage and force the company back into section 6 negotiations, then vote no.
Last edited by flares; 02-22-2011 at 08:19 AM.