Originally Posted by
eaglefly
As far as what is up the APA's sleeve, that's anyones guess. Back then M-B wasn't in existence though and now it is and it's mentioned in the MOU itself. It would seem the goal here is to NOT do what occurred in the TWA asset acquisition and the resultant construction of the modified seniority list, but instead have neutral arbitrators ready to make the call. Again, a fair process is possible without USAPA and I think that's the primary goal of the MOU - representational castration of known obstructionists to ensure the process doesn't get bogged down for years.
Exactly. It's that "anyone's guess" that bothers me. Forgive me if I am just not anxious to let them decide what to pull out of it. Yes, a fair process COULD be possible without USAPA's participation, but trickery would be easier too. A fair integration COULD be done completely with USAPA running things, but would you take the chance? I wouldn't if I were you.
Have you read the US reserve question thread? Those type posts and the TWA history don't give me a warm and fuzzy feeling about them controlling the whole SLI.