No, I think the biggest problem is the following line inserted in our contract by DW and his merry band. Down/Lateral Bid Freeze

A pilot who is activated in a crew status that requires ITU training based on a down/lateral bid shall be frozen in that crew status for 24 months, commencing on his actual activation date. A pilot is not eligible for a permanent crew position award requiring ITU training with a projected training date during that freeze period except under the following conditions:

1. the pilot was excessed or down/lateral bid to relieve an excess; or
2. the pilot down bid because of legal restrictions.

A vacancy bid MUST be required according to current book, BUT this little line inserted in the contract will divide this crew force for a very long time.