Originally Posted by
Short Bus Drive
I am just wondering how does one vote on a contract if they don't know where they stand seniority wise.
Scenario #2- one may vote in favor of a contract that will benefit them as a captain, yet after the list is complete, they now find themselves as a F.O. and not what/where they expected.
Scenario #1- IMHO, when it is agreed that "BINDING" arbitration is the route to go, well, that's how it is.
I guess it's just easier for me, 'cause I am WAY low on the list, and it wouldn't matter what the outcome is on the list.
SCOPE is a perfect example , as to why the JCBA then ISL. it unifies our joint goals going forward without concern to seniority of any individual pilot group. It gives the company less leverage to whipsaw groups within groups With ISL first, and one group with larger numbers and older seniority list could vote out SCOPE protections....as they throw big $$$, immediate upgrades, big iron etc.... in the eye's of the short-sighted. Conceivably you are placing a furlough section in your contract that will have a domino effect on one group above the other ( junior vs senior etc...On The other hand, without full knowledge of where you will be integrated, and if you vote to get rid of SCOPE protections, before the ISL is final, you are rolling the dice with present and future QOL, career expectations or employment. In other words, you could be voting yourself to the street SCOPE is a cornerstone of the pilots at CAL and the pilots i know at UA get it as well. Bottom line, a JCBA first, places everyone's skin in the game and it reflects agreed upon contractural cornerstones of both pilot groups