Originally Posted by
R57 relay
Why? It leaves the possibility of negotiated settlement, however small, while having the west would have sealed arbitration and had us fighting each other while the APA focused on the future.
We were in a quagmire. With the MOU we agreed to come out and let it go to MB.
Also, there are lots of places where it talks about east and west. Block hour requirements come to mind.
While not zero, the chances of a negotiated settlement would be well below 1%. I'll bet you whatever money you want to bet that it goes to arbitration.
True on the block hour requirements.