This is not a good time for a strike.....economically. They have a great health care package, and I can understand that they don't want any changes, but....many of us, sans unions, have taken severe cuts in health care, pensions, and wage increases.
So was my significant other. In fact he was very active in the Union.. I remember when he was on strike -- what a nightmare. I am just pointing out that the public may not be very supportive at this point in the American economy. Most especially those without unions to protect them.