Originally Posted by
wmupilot85
Once there is a contract, then there will be talks for an ISL (integrated seniority list). My guess, it will be at least a minimum of 6 months till we could even see an ISL, and there will still be fences after that for all current employees.
If you're new to the 121 game, the fences mean that even though we will all be on 1 seniority list, CRJ pilots couldn't bid ERJ equipment/bases and ERJ pilots couldn't do the same for CRJ position until the "fence" has come down. It could go many ways, as in there is a company wide fence, one for the large RJ vs 50 seaters, etc. There are many variables involved, as if there was a mass bid and a ton of pilots changed equipment from ERJ to CRJ, this would incur significant training costs to the company, in addition to costs of pulling pilots off line for the training. The fence would allow stability for each the company and pilot group.
"3. Direct Negotiations and Mediation.
a. Within twenty-one (21) days after (but not sooner than) the combined
membership ratification of a JCBA, the merger representatives will commence
direct negotiations on an ISL.
b. If the merger representatives have not reached agreement on an ISL within
forty-five (45) days after commencing direct negotiations, they shall work with
the Mediator for up to an additional thirty (30) day period in an effort to
conclude an ISL.
D. Arbitration.
1. If, at the end of the thirty (30) day period specified in Paragraph C.3.b., the merger representatives have not reached agreement on an ISL, the Arbitration Board will convene at a time when the arbitrators’ schedules allow.
5. The Arbitration Board will issue a final and binding ISL within sixty (60) days of the conclusion of testimony."
The unknown variables in this time line are, 1) how long after the 45 days of direct negotiations does the mediation begin, 2) how long after the 30 days of mediation will the arbitration board schedule allow them to convene, 3) how long will the arbitration itself take before the conclusion of testimony. I could easily see this taking 6+ months.
"2. The Integrated Seniority List shall have only a prospective effect. Specifically, and
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following conditions shall apply:
a. There shall be no “system flush” whereby a pilot may displace another pilot from 26
the latter’s position as a result of the implementation of the Integrated Seniority
List or the implementation or expiration of any condition or restriction"
There won't be a mass (flush) bid. As for fences, nobody knows.