Originally Posted by
CanoePilot
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.
Jesus.
NONE of the three parties just "slapped together" anything and I STRONGLY doubt the arbitrators will see it that way either. The two SLI's you mention had similarities and differences with ours and to what degree the arbitrators include or add weight to them if they do include aspects of those methodologies is unknown. I realize you're angry (you certainly sound that way), but try to breathe a little.
There are still twists and turns that have yet to reveal themselves before all is said and done and the arbitrators look at all the relevant data and positions to craft what they believe is fair and equitable given the circumstances of THIS merger and SLI. In the end, they will make the best decision they see fit.
Remember, as Nicolau said "each case turns on its own facts" and they'll be able to sift through claims and assertions to find the facts.