CR, as my one-time keyboard 'adversary', I can only state with all humility: you sir are a star. What an epic defenestration of the untold abuse, lies, deceit and outright con job this management have perpetrated against us all. You are absolutely correct: stop negotiating !! Straight to court, on every issue every time. Focus on educating the members. And on another point, the reason the company rejected the AOA's "concessions" was because due to us even offering such a thing only allowed our management to conclude we are weak and fearful. They rejected because they believe they can get more. The AOA has actually been played for the fool, and the company has taken the complete opposite attitude that DS and co. were expecting (DS, have you heard the name 'Neville Chamberlain'). That is what happens when you appear weak and conciliatory in the face of threats and intimidation. Nice own goal. Walk away NOW. File the lawsuits on Monday. It's not that difficult. And to my former colleagues in C and T. Time to get out. Do NOT play a small part in your own demise and that of your colleagues.