Originally Posted by
Short Bus Drive
I had to re-read it, and figure out a possible scene, but I see what he is saying. In his example, if a UAL pilot takes the job at CAL, s/he will be making $82/hr (previous pay at UAL). Then the CBA comes along, and year 2 pay goes to $100/hr. The UAL pilot has to wait until s/he has been at CAL (the new UAL) two years until seeing that $90/hr unless something is put in the CBA for longevity (Until the ISL comes along)... NO?
Yes, I would say definitely no. The new CBA doesn't have to say anything about UAL+CAL longevity because the UAL new hire already has it now. It doesn't make any sense to then remove his years of service at UAL when a new contract comes out.