Bull****. I guarantee if things don't get sorted out, attitudes towards new hire jet FOs that "skipped the line" won't be peachy keen "business as usual". You guys and gals are a standup bunch, and have been through hell and high water, but you can't expect any of us to believe that there won't be at least some ill will (regardless of how unintentional it may be). It will still come across and create a negative vibe for those folks- even if directed at entirely at management.

I'm not saying that what is happening is right- far from it. However new hires and junior guys placed into the CRJ will definitely get singled out emotionally.