Originally Posted by
Captain Tony
Actually, it's an arbitrator, not a mediator. And the question he's being asked to rule on is whether the "PBS Process Agreement" which was published in the failed TA is still in force or not. If not, the XJT MEC must negotiate with the ASA MEC to create a new one before they can continue with SmartPref. If he rules it is still in effect, nothing changes.
The arbitrator is NOT ruling on which PBS system to use, and really not settling anything. The suit by the ASA MEC is to try and stop the XJT MEC from doing an end run around them in negotiations for lesser work rules that will eventually affect all of us.
And there it is folks, for the whole world to see. Nevets and his MEC want to implement and negotiate SmartPref outside the JCBA? Why you might ask? Because SmartPref incorporates Globalization. A very crappy system that in a nutshell, a JUNIOR PILOT, by changing his bid, can mess up a Senior pilots bid. This Globalization feature is a huge chip for The Company and a massive cost savings. They want to buy the ASA pilots QOL with their SmartPref system so they can continue to fund their DC plan, OJI bank and a few others. It frees up enough money for them to do so. Got it, thanks Captain Tony!
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