Originally Posted by
AxlF16
'Stovepiping' the longevity as LUAL proposed as part of the hybrid solution solves the list reordering problem. Each GROUP gets credit for the aggregate longevity they bring to the table...although each individual pilot might not be paired w/their actual longevity. The arbitrators simply decide whether to give longevity credit to the LCAL pilots for flow back/furlough time and CoEx time, then use those times to build the stove piped longevity list. Determining how much weight to give longevity is a separate matter. I would suggest that everyone read and get familiar with the longevity list methodology proposed by LUAL since it will almost certainly be used in the award.
Good description. It should also be mentioned that every single recent award (since before Niclolau) has used the stovepipe methodology - basically saying that each pilot had rights to a certain seat based on each pilot maximizing their bidding power. This equalizes bidding power and eliminated personal preference from the equation about what any one pilot "should" be able to bid and focuses on what they are guaranteed to hold.
Also, it would be important to note that the CAL version on 1:1 pilot to pilot has never ever been used. Not even close. Ever. That solution (staple the bottom 3000 UCH pilots) is incredibly more extreme that the Nicolau award that ALPA merger policy changed to avoid every happening again. Well done CAL merger committee. It made anything else but the CAL proposal seem reasonable.
Scott