Why is section 1 selling us out to BINDING ARBITRATION? Arbitration is a horrible thing. It replaces our ability to use the court systems with a kangaroo court of paid off people (remember 3A - we "won" but company paid off arbitrators nullified the determination - we got screwed). NEVER NEVER NEVER agree to arbitration!
. Remedies
Any and all disputes concerning alleged violation of Section 1 not resolved by conference
shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration. The Company and the Association
specifically agree to arbitrate any grievance filed by the Association or the Company
alleging a violation of Section 1 (including an announced transaction that has not yet
become effective) on an expedited basis directly before the System Board of Adjustment
sitting with a neutral member, as the arbitration forum. The dispute shall be heard no later
than thirty (30) days following the filing of the dispute with the System Board and
decided no later than sixty (60) days after such filing, unless the parties agree otherwise
in writing. Upon written request the Company will provide, subject to confidentiality
agreements, documents relevant to the issue being arbitrated.
This communique is for entertainment purposes only. It does not implicitly or explicitly acknowledge employment with any air carrier nor is any relationship implied. This communique does not represent the opinions or policies of ALPA or JB ALPA and does not represent the collective pilot group, ALPA, nor does it imply collective bargaining, advocacy, or workforce actions intended to disrupt operations.