This line from the letter: "Additional changes in BLG levels are going to be required." indicates Albie is right. The company wants to change the current BLG mins. Hopefully the union will show some spine when it comes to negotiations and makes sure an R day doesn't go below 4.5 hours. In other words if RLG drops more than 4 hours R-days should drop from 15-19. Talk to your block rep if you think it will do some good.

Dramatically reducing carryover by moving bid start day to Sunday would also help make sure the hours are adjusted equitably.