I have read this entire thread.... wow.....lots of opinions and ideas.. some good ...some not so good.....

the seniority system has its pro's and con's.... that is a given.... frankly my solution to this question revolves around two solutions... of which I am sure their are issues with both....

1......TRIP rigs... with the rig being high enough that it absolutely makes it essential that the company schedule mainly efficient line...

or

2...... Duty pay.... We all generally are paid two rates.... an hourly rate based on equipment, seat and longevity and Per Diem..... Lets add a third rate... DUTY Rate... you will be paid an additional rate based on report time till release time. What should that rate be... I don't have a clue... but I am sure some of the smart people in this industry could come up with something.

Simplistic? ... probably..... Doable? sure.... Realistic?... probably not