Originally Posted by
R57 relay
I believe the jcba has to be done before arbitration starts, not negotiations. U think the time for negotiations will be up within a couple of months.
Don't give a negotiated sli much chance.
My understanding is that the JCBA has to in place first, then negotiations for the SLI. They are supposedly negotiating "protocol" for the SLI negotiating process, but then it would seem all focus would first be on the finalizing the JCBA. I doubt they would do both concurrently, even if they could. The last I heard a few days ago was that it might take as long as 6 months for the JCBA to be settled. Then, if I remember correctly, a 30-day negotiating period which could be extended (another 30-days ?) and then arbitration with I think up to 6 months for award putting the deal in the mid 2015 range. I would think some want a faster track (Parker) while others may not. The arbitration process is tough to rush though and this could be a VERY complicated arbitration.
I agree though, a negotiated settlement is highly unlikely.