Although the pace of talks is one we all have lost patience with, we can now see the pilots example of an interest to get it done as quick as possible can lead to problems. Also, it's being reported that although the company has been blowing smoke that they're excited to "give us" a JCBA the truth is the reigns are being pulled back just as much by AA because they don't intend to willingly give us anything.
And now here is a big problem that distracts any form of unity of us. Although we all are pissed at the way the ASSoc was forced on us, we have way too many clowns like this Cone fella that are so hellbent to blame the Union for everything that he couldn't even read 'hogs' post properly,(highlighted)
At least on the TWBoo side of the Negotiators, we have heard that an autonomous platform has been agreed to that the Intl. is only engaged when requested. So the sooner we all understand the importance of providing a resounding message of support to our Negotiators, the sooner they can obtain some leverage to fight on our behalf. And it is a fight because no matter how much 'happy smoke' AA blows on those roadshow videos, it's still just smoke.
Lastly, for you TUL folks, don't under-estimate how disruptive the up coming Local elections might end up being to any momentum the Negotiators might achieve for all of us. If the 'old' regime of Little Jim is able to rear it's ugly head again over there, the 'fear campaign' that the OldGuy recently referenced could achieve a level that you've never yet seen. My understanding is your current Prez along with the other Negotiators have a very sound relationship toward their efforts for us all.