Originally Posted by
TonyC
Is it possible?
A question for all you sea lawyers and RLA experts:
Could FedEx Express impose a set of work rules which includes a Preferential Bidding System?
If no, why not?
If yes, please describe the scenario.
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Is this the TonyC way of educating the masses?
If we ever got to self help, then yes it could be imposed.
Q: What does "status quo" mean? A: "Status quo" is used to describe the terms of the contract in place at the beginning of direct negotiations. During direct negotiations, mediated negotiations, and any cooling off periods after mediated negotiations, neither party may violate the status quo by making unilateral changes in wages, benefits, or working conditions.
Q: What if no agreement is reached during the 30-day cooling off period? A: If no agreement is reached by the end of the 30-day cooling off period, the parties are free to exercise "self-help." This means that the Union is free to strike or engage in other activity, and the Carrier is free to impose its last best offer or temporarily cease operations or engage in other self-help activity, unless a PEB is created.