I am sure most have heard by now that SWA Pilots and co. have an AIP in place for the SWAPA BOD to vote on. Seems like the co. all f a sudden want contracts to be completed this year. I think what happened with you guys was a smart move by the co. (not the union, the co.) by offering you guys leading wages (at time of offer) and still remain in nego's while I'm sure UAL might have a contract by end of year (maybe) then we should have something shortly after that, then the hammer will come from UPS coming to contract terms, and there you guys are sitting pretty waiting for all to settle their contracts then BAM AA mechanics are industry leading when it is all said and done. The temp bump in pay was for the language, or should I say the agreement by the union, in order for all mechanics work all metal. Good luck to you guys in the rest of your negotiations...