But ST.. a question for you.
You feel that if the decision is a split, then there will be blowback. But which scenario do you see where there won't be "blowback"?

If the list were to be like the LCAL Proposal.. I would imagine the LUAL guys would blow a gasket. (no pun intended and I for one do NOT expect it to be exactly like the LCAL proposal).
However..
If the list were to be like the LUAL Proposal.. don't you think there would be blowback from the LCAL Side?!

I think the saving grace will be this-
No matter what happens, the Arbitrators will explain their reason for making the list what it is. Gonna be hard to be ****ed at the other side if the Arbitrators explain why they did what they did.

Also, lets be honest.. the mixing of crews won't really take place on a large scale for at least a year from now. Which will give both sides time to settle down, and also move up and around, based on planned retirements PLUS the guys who take the Early Out (LOA19).

The BlowBack could be strong and long lasting.. but who does it benefit?
I just hope no matter what happens, the average line pilot still tries to learn and Fly the Contract.. and also (at least) reads the union comm and tries to stay alittle connected with their Union.

Of course if the union remains split based on past Legacy allegiances, then we will never truly unify and the company will continue to do what it is doing.

Just my .02cents and opinion.
Motch