Originally Posted by
JobHopper
I think some added vim and vigor would do this union some good, but I am tiring of the Red/Blue debate. I remember the saber rattling prior to our '98 strike. Three weeks later we walked in with virtually the same contract we struck over. My thoughts at the time: "That was a waste. Why did we bother?" The cobra did not impress me as being very smart.
I'll refresh your memory. The post-strike contract inlcluded increases in pay, furlough protection, better trip rig, better per diem, better vacation, and better sick leave protections just to name a few.
Yeah...why did we bother.
Carl