Originally Posted by
jaykris
OK, someone from legal might need to answer this. During negotiations, under the RLA, dont the airlines HAVE to maintain "status quo", same as we do?
If ALPA can show this as a gun to our heads, perhaps an injunction?
J
jaykris,
Status quo under the RLA basically means both sides will continue to abide by the CBA during section 6. Neither side can attempt to influence the negotiations through actions outside the scope of the current CBA.
The TPA is basically a 3 way agreement that attaches itself to the individual CBA's. Both sides are bound by it.
While I doubt anyone would debate the fact UCH 's invoking the "partial termination" provision would not be change and perhaps influence negotiations, it would not be a change in the "status quo" since the TPA is an agreed to addition to the CBA for conduct during the merger transition. Any actions mgmt takes within the latitude provided them is not a violation.
Sucks, huh!
Lee