Section 1113 and 1114 of the bankruptcy code has never been fully tested, thus, nobody truly knows if a "strike" is legal following contract imposition.
Judge Mtichell is only permitted by law to grant the company or union proposal. Assuming the motion hyperlinked below is ordered by the court, page 108 though 110 would become the portion of the order regarding self help that would be "imposed" on the union, in order to save the company.
Click Here for S.1113 motion and strike argument.
For discussion purposes, let's say there is no TA between a particular IAM unit and the company and the bankruptcy court signs the company motion, then all of the motion becomes an order. If a union member violates the order they could be held in contempt of court.
Thus, what are the true IAM member options? A slow down, sick calls, or resignation, but that would give the company more ammunition to use replacement or outsourced workers.
There is uncertainty here for all parties and significant risk.
As I have indicated, there is a pretty good chance the IAM-FSA and IAM Trainers can cut a deal, but reports indicate there has not been a lot of progress between IAM-M and the company. Let's hope the parties can reach a consensual deal and the company can move on to rebuild the business enterprise.
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