In one of the union messages it was stated that the accepted fares was not an easy fix. The company won't go back to past practices and just use what they have to pay for the ticket as an accepted fare? That's a tough negotiating stance and one we should not "accept" when we save them serious travel money by deviating. I'm not even a commuter but have been burned when deviating.
I believe a yes vote is a statement that we are satisfied with the status quo. The accepted fare is just another example of the company's intransigent dealings with us. This is another chance for us to demonstrate that we demand a change.