Originally Posted by
gloopy
You can strike over whatever you want to strike for once you're released, even if there is a temporary P!!!!E!!!!B!!!! and scope is absolutely something that can create an impasse that results in being released. Once out, you cannot be forced to sign scope relief, nor be prevented from not signing something with improved scope. Scope isn't just RJ's; it defines who and what the entire CBA applies to. Even RJ operators have scope. Every airline does, and its a fully in force CBA provision no different than any other. You can strike for Scope, pay, per diem, work rules or any other part of a CBA. Scope is not a unilateral management courtesy nor is it a one way street where it can be given away but never regained.
You're thinking of the National Labor Relations Act, the RLA is different. Scope is handled separately on a case by case basis by the NMB. "Craft and Class" is defined by industry standard practices.