Originally Posted by
Olecal
The point is that he/she can hold BOTH, and has a choice! That fact should not change due to the merger! So now look at that choice and see why putting a furlough in front of that person changes their life. What choice does a furlough have? Certainly not the same as an active pilot...
"Choice" is not in ALPA merger policy. Those pilots have active longevity, and they WILL get credit for it.
Why are you so anxious to take away their active time and not count it when the policy states it is a required factor.