Originally Posted by
FDXLAG
And I go back to my point that my Rep should have voted yes or no on 1 Question. Is this a good deal for my block based on the amount of leverage we are giving up?
That is the hard decision he was elected to make. Saying I dont know maybe we should pass this decision on is a copout. Especially if his/her yes vote is commiting dues money for passage. You either support the TA or you dont. If you do tell me why, but also tell me any reservations you may have. Getting educated on a subject means you have to hear opposing views.
For the life of me I can not imagine how anyone can think this will speed up us getting our next "real" contract. In the very best scenario it has no impact; worst case it could delay a "real" TA by 3 to 4 years.
Finally this is not an attack on my block rep, any member of the MEC, or the NC. Strange I feel the need to make sure I havent hurt anyone's feelings.
That is exactly the question being answered by your block rep's vote.
A lot of this back and forth is that you disagree with him/her. That is fine.
But the fact that your rep voted in favor of the TA, even if they say it is your decision, means that THEY think it is as good a deal as our leverage allows.