I think he's talking about the seniority list integration (SLI).

After the USAir debacle (where ALPA lost two major airlines) ALPA changed the merger policy to make longevity a player in determining SLI. Many CAL guys don't like to hear it, but longevity will be taken into account.

It won't be a "Date of Hire" list....but you can't put a 5 year guy in front of a 15 year guy very easily.

Longevity, Career expectations, and "No Major Windfalls" all must be taken into account.

The final list should be balanced out by all 3, but anything can happen depending on who's in the room negotiating.