Originally Posted by UnitedSkies
Exactly, and this has been and is the main point of contention. Even the blind can see that, which supports the theory that NW was aiming to push for a strike at any cost. No reasonable person would vote to get more than half of the voting group fired.
Given the seniority-based nature of the unions, you'd very likely know if you were one of the ones to be terminated under the agreement. You wouldn't even be able to chance voting "Yes" and hope to still have a job.