This is from Steve Dickson's latest email, and the first I have heard of a limit on the number of early outs (bolding is mine). Do we have the company pinned down to a minimum number on this?



"I also wanted to take a moment to discuss the proposed early out program with retiree medical benefits. This program is very similar in nature to the Retiree Medical Account (RMA) Program offered earlier in 2012 to ground employees and flight attendants. In order to be eligible, your actual or deemed age must be at least 50 and you must have actual or deemed service of at least 18 years, with the combined actual or deemed age and service equaling or exceeding 73, measured as of June 30, 2013. The company has committed to approve participation based on seniority to the maximum number possible without adversely impacting the operation. What this means is that if the TA is ratified by the pilot group, early retirements will be granted until any position would reach a critical staffing level. Once one position reaches this threshold, the retirement program will be closed for all pilots due to the seniority constraint."