In respectful response to Aclark and RonPowell Posts above, and in keeping with the higher tone of discourse on this thread....
Yes, the membership did vote overwhelmingly ..in January 2006... in favor a withdrawal of service, as is customary in most protracted negotiations.
However, I believe Aclark is referring to the absence of *another* vote by the membership in...late Summer 2006.. on the Last Offers made by PHI.
Naturally, there is no requirement that this be done by Union Leadership.
However since the terms of the Last Offer apparently were favorable enough so that 'many'? pilots voted to accept them 'with their feet' as new terms of employment, I see Aclark's question as very germane
In conclusion, as a fellow Mother Rucker Guy (ORWAC 65-10), I have a lot of respect for Steve and his fellow Officers. They have been there.
I sincerely hope this situation is eventually resolved to the benefit of all.