Where's the sense of purpose here? Where's the perspective. Among those IAM members who have cared to post on this board (and especially in this string), I haven't detected much sensitivity to the "big picture," which I define as survival of USAir. That's the shame of it.
It doesn't take much of a financial wizard to clearly focus on the path that I described in earlier posts. The IAM and CWA are going to condemn Siegel's management team to months of protracted 1113 litigation, during which time USAir's access to even DIP cash will be limited. Carty, Mullin, Bethune (and whoever really calls the shots over at NWAC) are undoubtedly more motivated now than ever to stop the UAL-U express now rolling through the bankruptcy process. If they let it get out the other side, their own businesses will face an enterprise threatening pricing environment. The have to stop it now, and getting USAir stuck in this 1113 mess may give them their best shot -- finally a stationary target.
What is it about that scenario that is beyond comprehension?