I think it is more the idea that we went slightly backwards on this. But what a lot of the upset guys are not mentioning is still how much better reserve is compared to years past. When I got hired 17 years ago, for your first day on call, it was automatic short call at 0300--every time, system-wide--and the "just say no" crowd never said a peep. Now guys are complaining that they could possibly report as early as 1000.

Also, neither the contract, any MOU (that I'm aware of) nor the FARs ever restricted first day reports to 1200 or later. It was simply an internal company policy since January while they tried to sort through all the new issues that 117 brought up.

A potential 1000 report--at the earliest--for your first on-call day is not a deal-breaker in my opinion.