Originally Posted by
tomgoodman
I distrust rumors, but I would agree that if management is trying to dictate the SLI, they are making an unwise move. Obtaining a harmonious workforce should concern them more than which particular names are attached to which seniority numbers. If, on the other hand, they are truthfully advising both pilot groups that failure to make a deal could jeopardize the whole merger, it's better than keeping that fact a secret.
I have nog dog in this fight, but IMHO I would not fall for this "threat," SWAPA is using strong arm tactics to avoid Arbitration, because they know an Arbitor would never allow this seniority grab proposal. SWA needs this deal or they would have never moved forward. They need to grow to continue their profits, and they need the slots at all the places AirTran has to offer. And of course they need to eliminate a competitor.