Oval,
Unless I'm reading into it, the difference between me and you is that I back a strong AOA unified through its members. I think this is an achievable goal that has and will produce tangible results. The impression you leave me with is a concession to what amounts to a contract job where we get only what market forces dictate and not one bit more. I'm betting you are not an AOA member and have an elaborate explanation for that. You say we "cannot stick together." I say we can and will. This management has pushed far enough, and now they are looking to push further. IMO, they will meet very firm resistance.
GTC,
I would only sign off on a three month rolling average if the company is willing to link our payscales to the rate of inflation, permanently. Try that on next time you talk to the GMA.