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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bubblehead" data-source="post: 3632382" data-attributes="member: 14176">What are the chances that half the membership votes on this proposed contract........and if the turnout is less than 50%, will the IBT have the stones to eventually enact this language in the IBT Constitution?Article 12 - Section 2(d) reads:"Results of ratification or rejectionvotes with respect to master agreements shall be determinedby all involved voting members on a cumulativebasis of all votes cast as follows:(1) If at least one half of the members eligible to votecast valid ballots then a cumulative majority ofthose voting in favor of the final offer shall resultin acceptance of such offer; and a cumulative majorityof those voting against acceptance of the finaloffer shall authorize a strike without any additionalvote being necessary for such strikeauthorization. A tie vote shall be resolved as providedin Section 1(b)(l) of this Article.(2) If less than half of the eligible members cast validballots, then a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those votingshall be required to reject such final offer and toauthorize a strike. The failure of such membershipto reject the final offer and to authorize a strike asherein provided shall require the negotiating committeeto accept such final offer or such additionalprovisions as can be negotiated by it."Buckle up people, I predict that we are in for a wild ride.</blockquote>