Originally Posted by
gloopy
1. The RJ/RFP/Outsource debacle.
ALPA represents mainline carriers as well as regional carriers both vying for the same work. Anyone who claims there isn't strong pressure to preserve this status quo instead of eliminating it is kidding themselves. And BTW pre-committing to seniority integration without a staple prenup is a 100% non starter.
This is a bit off topic, but it's an important point. There is no such thing as a staple prenup. Just like a marital prenup, it MUST be later judged to not be "unconscionable". This term has been used to negate marital prenups, and the same legal tenet is available to anyone in the case of a staple prenup. In both cases, the fact that the parties signed the agreement makes no difference. If the plaintiff's attorney is able to successfully claim that the prenup was so egregious that it "Shocks the Conscience", it can be considered legally unconscionable and a judge will overturn the prenup. Then you'll have to go to plan B (arbitration, negotiations, etc.).
Carl