You are correct yes maintenance. I doubt very much there was a lot of running. Either way its clear our voice is not being heard, ill take my chance with change. I tried the change from within its been made very clear that will not be allowed.If I can remember, because you and I talked on the phone before. You are on the TWU Mechanic’s side.
If you feel you need a change, then more power to ya. My only suggestion to ya would be that you might want to contact just one of the thousands of FORMER NW mechanics that thought they wanted a change too. They came running to the IAM saying they made a mistake after it was too late.
But again, if it’s what you feel you need to do, then more power to ya.