Originally Posted by
MusicPilot
Hmmmm, if management doesn’t follow a contract what happens? It’s grieved or even a lawsuit is filed. You think a judge or arbitrator is going to rule in favor of the scope clause and prevent a multi-billion dollar merger from happening? Good luck. Yes, a JCBA will happen because it’s ALPA. If the carrier isn’t ALPA? Good luck. All black and white contract language is great until management thinks it’s grey!
Because this happened before? Oh wait, it hasn't.
United and Continental sold the Continental scope for a price. It wasn't unilaterally given. It was foolish, but the company couldn't just take it.