The Delta guys have been through this many times. When I am involved in something new I generally welcome help from those that have done it before. No one has ever seen the type behavior and attempts to ram a seniority list down someones throat like this. In the last Delta merger we did essentially what your doing. Once management stated the merger was happening we negotiated and could not get a agreement. No pressure or threats from either side. We then took the list to arbitration as per the transition agreement. Why is SWAPA so afraid of arbitration? Why so much angst? It just surprises those looking in on the process. Why did SWAPA agree on arbitration in the first place if they intended to avoid it at all costs?