Originally Posted by
dckozak
The problem with your ascertain is to assume that all pilots were (are) equally "guilty" (or not) of the same infractions. In all likelihood, some pilots were, indeed, "gaming the system", as some have speculated, while others, and the union, feel they have not committed fraud and the companies interpretation of the LOA is flawed. The amnesty program gives those pilots who may have weaker arguments with the company a fig leaf to recover their jobs. The others (hopefully) have a strong enough case to convince an arbitrator of their innocence.
I agree with your statement above. Whether intended or not, I think you also summed up the problem at FDX in your last sentence.
Paraphrasing-- They have to prove their innocence to an arbitrator.
Guilt is what should have to be proven. FDX saying "guilty because we say so" should not be the standard.
$.02