Originally Posted by
Bozo
The arbitrator can do what ever he wants. Your statement is not likely but you never know. It is highly likely that the rate will be lower than most because of the 9E numbers. That will hurt when there were other options at the time than going into negotiations for a rate.
If it does go to arbitration the MEC nor the pilot group will have any control of the outcome.
.....and why are we in the position that it might have to go to arbitration? Oh yea, because you guys refused to negotiate in good faith with us so now we have to do it ourselves. I really hope flightline is worth it for you guys!