It's hard to blame the company for any of this. They want to get by as cheaply as possible, which is just good business. The company thought they were doing the right thing because the NC, at the direction of the MEC, told the company this TA was acceptable. This TA WAS acceptable to the MEC, just look at the vote. I don't think the MEC expected the kind of pushback and hostile reaction to this TA. I mean, everyone gets a free TUMI suitcase, how great is that?
Personally, I think the entire MEC, NC, and all of the committees that support negotiations should resign. I don't think that will ever happen, but I think it would be the right thing to do.