Originally Posted by
algflyr
The MTA is a transition agreement that gets us to a JCBA. Then the JCBA will be in effect. The only thing that had ties to an 18 month countdown was certain protections contained in paragraph 8 of the MOU. The no furlough clause is NOT one of those protections.
And it was 18 months after SOC OR a JCBA and SLI become effective, whichever is earlier. While it's possible a SLI will not be reached before the 18 month limit, I honestly believe it will. The mediation begins in less than a week. A lot will become known after that process runs its course.
Well that's nice, makes me feel quite a bit better now. At least we are seeing movement in the right direction. I can see both sides here, I have flown with guys who explicitly said had AWA merged the list like was supposed to happen they would've been completely screwed out of the left seat all together, with just a couple more years left to retire. I support those guys, they will be retired soon, the AWA guys have 20+ years to be a CA...
I understand why USAPA is dragging their feet but also at some point they need to have a come to Jesus moment.