Q&A 12/20/12

7. Has a seniority list “snapshot” been taken yet and, if so, what is the date?

There is no single “snapshot” date used during the Seniority List Integration process; rather, there are several that will be used, with each having its own individual purpose. For example, the Protocol Agreement dated May 17, 2010 between the CAL MEC and UAL MEC (available on the Merger Committee web page) specified the date for both Merger Committees to initially certify the specifics of each pilot group’s employment data, including the names of all pilots on each seniority list, positions held, and leaves of absence.

There will be additional “snapshots,” or updates, taken during the Seniority List Integration process to account for additions to or deletions from the respective lists, especially if the integration process continues to arbitration. When we worked out the Protocol Agreement with the UAL Merger Committee, we recognized that a considerable amount of time may be needed to negotiate a Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement, so we included language that requires both Merger Committees to update the lists at a time closer to mediation and/or arbitration.

http://calmecweb.alpa.org/LinkClick....edownload=true