This is an extremely important point for a potential new hire. Yes that's a possibility. It's a doomsday scenario but a possibility. More than likely it's a threat they'd like to use in the event that they win the Merger lawsuit and force us to merge instead of Section 6. Our leverage would be greatly diminished knowing that Arbitration is on the other side instead of simply voting no or going through impasses. In that case we might be forced to take whatever they give us, which they're claiming is a "Kalitta Plus $1 Contract". Kalitta's contract has a nice shiny rate but is one of the worst in the industry when you look at retirement and work rules. The rate isn't Industry Standard either.

We offered the CEO to put Southern on our contract but their response was "Why would I do that? I'm a businessman."

As I said above... If you come here consider the affect it may have on your family life prior to leaving your current job. Only come here with a quick exit plan and a robust emergency fund as first year pay is maybe half of what you'd make on first year at a Regional.