Originally Posted by
bassslayer
I was hired late 2012 and for me the difference between the West and USAPA list was like 200 numbers, maybe a little less, with the USAPA list being more favorable. I didn't look that close but I'm guessing most of that difference was putting West guys junior to me which obviously isn't right. The APA list was like 1000 number difference with tons of 2013 hires ahead of me.
If it's even possible for someone as junior as me to get screwed, it's gonna happen. I'm in the acceptance process right now. By the time the list is done I'll be over it
I wouldn't worry, it's highly unlikely that the final award will look anything like the aa proposed list, especially at the bottom. If you look at the way the lists were created the West list is very similar in methodology to how the dal/nwa and cal/ual lists were produced. The west also had expert input from a 3rd party that specializes in that. AA just slapped together a fantasy list with no legal basis or precedent.
Remember this is the first time AA has ever merged without some kind of staple job. They are out of their element and have never had to deal with MB or a seniority arbitration.