Originally Posted by
cadetdrivr
Ahhh.....the irony considering the "Nicolau" US Airways SLI where Brucia (as a CAL pilot neutral) dissented and wanted to give status for furloughed US Air pilots, specifically:
"I do not agree with the Board's decision, in the particular circumstances of this case, to integrate only working pilots as of the date announcement, leaving all those on furlough at that date on the bottom of the combined seniority list."
Ultimately Nicolau referenced the dissenting opinion and wrote in his decision that he was
bound to follow ALPA Merger Policy.
So much for unexpected outcomes in arbitration.
US Airways SLI Opinion and Award
US Airways had pilots with over 16 years of active time and some had recall letters. Substantial difference no doubt!
No international route structure at America West and no widebody aircraft.
I think our case is quite different. CAL had a solid international route structure to Latin America and Europe. Widebody aircraft and higher narrow body pay then a UAL 767.
There were no recall letters sent to the LUAL pilots and none have been sent to date. (involuntary pilot recalls)
The maximum active service of an involuntary LUAL pilot is 8 years. Compared to our 2005-2007 hires, not a substantial difference.
My opinion!