Originally Posted by
Eaglepilot84
No. The protected pilots came about due to a negotiation between the company and the MEC after AMR informered the MEC that they were transferring ownership of the aircraft to AA. The MEC filed a grievance and rather then go to arbitration, the protected pilot agreement was negotiated. The planes were going to AA with or without the MEC's blessing.
Negotiation vs Arbitration are too different animals.
The current flow is part of an ARBITRATION. The next group of flows is part of a negotiation between company and the union.
How is the company following the contract these days?