The 9 month clock is ticking.

[GlorifiedCabbie]

Now that the SLI is complete, the clock for the JCBA has started. The only way to lessen the pain is with bypass pay.

 

[doh]

There are many ways to lessen the pain.

 

[Photoflight]

Nine more months until the years of waiting starts?

 

[GlorifiedCabbie]

If the JCBA isn't completed by then, all of the outstanding sections can get sent to the arbitrator. The way the company has been dragging their feet in the past will not help them in delaying the new contract. The open sections can be sent to the arbitrator earlier if the negotiators reach an impass.

 

[jetwash]

Right down to the wire for the negotiations on Thanksgiving weekend.
Talk about a stressful time time.

 

[Brit]

Just let the apathy set in. It helps.