Why should the mechanics take a pay cut when the government set the pay rates through the PEB. Did the government set the pay rates too high?
The reasons why are DEAD simply - you don't have to be a rocket scientist to work this out ! If they don't there will not be a UAL to work for. For crying out loud, the union needs to get a grip on when it should be in a position to get more out of the company and it is NOT NOW. If you want to see UAL have a future then follow the lead of the pilots and take a cut. It will be worth it in the end.