These yahoos just can't help themselves can they? Ignoring the will of the majority on Age 60 wasn't enough, now they are attempting to ignore their own policy manual. ALPA merger policy is crystal clear in how seniority lists are to be merged between two ALPA carriers and the binding arbitration process that occurs if no consensus can be reached. This process was used in UsAir/America West merger and a result was reached-one that has caused considerable consternation as all awards do. According to it's own policy manual, ALPA is compelled to defend any award reached through the process. There is no grey area here. However today the Executive Board today voted 18-1 to direct Prater to continue to use ALPA resources to achieve the goals of ALPA merger policy. I'll wager that the one dissenter was from America West and not our own DW. The fact that they are even considering this shows how lost ALPA has become lately. It matters not whether we as individuals agree with the award or not, the policy is clear here and it's made that way for solid reasons. Like age 60, these guys are again going off the reservation whenever it suits them. You think retroactivity for Age 60 is bad, if they actually overturn on an award for the first time in ALPA history they leave a wide open path for all of those previously 'fruitless' seniority lawsuits(including our own) to be seriously considered. Pure genius Lloyd.