Originally Posted by
JoePatroni
The scabs fought this decision tooth and nail because they were afraid of it setting a precedent, unfortunately none of them ever lost any seniority again. I don’t remember all the details but I used to fly with Bob Wilson a lot and he was an absolute genius when it came to union matters.
The IACP's legal counsel advised against it as well because of the potential of precedent for everyone with past and future awards. Bob's successor was also against the change as well IIRC.
Bob was a good man and very savvy but I think he let emotion get in the way of this one from a legal standpoint. i.e. not following DK's recommendations.
Que Allen with another diatribe.