It would be impossible for the contract to be settled by July 31st if it goes down in defeat. It would take the majority of July just to host meetings at every local to see what the problems were and how to correct them.
Then, all the locals would have to consult with each other and find a middle ground to work from.
Its clear, there is big divides amongst us an somehow, we have to come together and find a contract that fits all of us equally. "Pinning" one group of employees against the other is not a healthy policy and shame on the teamsters for allowing it to happen in the first place. Just look at these boards.
Listen to all the arguments between us all.
Somehow, removing the wedge that separates us will take longer than a few weeks to sort out. When that happens, the deadline will pass and we could possibly be on strike or LOCKED OUT.
I am uncertain if it will pass or not, but if it doenst, we in for trouble.
Peace
TOS