Originally Posted by LeeFXDWG

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