I am thinking it has more to do with leverage... As long as sUAL furloughed pilots are working at sCAL, then there is the threat of a mass exodus to return to sUAL when they are properly recalled. I can see the MEC gasping for every bit of leverage to try and settle standing grievance. sUAL has to recall sooner rather than later...the last three vacancy bids has had A320 FO positions go unfilled at IAH and JFK. The very last award this week has six B756 FO in JFK go unfilled.