Originally Posted by
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CACTUSMIKE:
I am on the other side of Ben on the SLI but I have the utmost respect for his decision, and cohones, to resign from USairways. He looked at the outcome, considered how it would effect his career, and had the balls to pack up and leave.
Most pilots *****, moan, and beat their chest's. Ben took his life and career into his own hands and moved on.
Bravo
I don't slag him for his decision, that's his own deal. I just question someone that chose to not honor the process. I don't think he made the best choice but that's his opinion. I was looking at a leave of absence myself to do some contract flying while all this sorted out. I would not have resigned my number.
I do see a lot of irony in that the CAL side is favoring a position that is far beyond what Nicolau awarded. If I have this argument correct the LUAL proposal was closer to relative seniority by aircraft groups, which is pretty darn close to the Nicolau Award.
I am following your SLI, of course, because it will have an impact on the US/AA integration. Arbitrators do not work in a vacuum.