I get it. I'm just not sure of the dynamics here. ALPA can't just do this on their own. This is something the company has to agree to because they are the ones paying it. It was communicated at the road show that they wanted full but the company said they'd give a certain number, but not more than that.

So I completely understand that as a percentage, some will get 100% and some will get 40% and I don't really know the legal aspects of what this means.

If I were ALPA I'd file the answer as "We want that too. Judge force the company to give it to them." But until SLI happens, there isn't any harm done because nothing is being taken away.

Let's just hope for an SLI that rewards your longevity with regards to when you were an active pilot for United and respects everyone's contribution on both sides.