Originally Posted by
fecav8r
I think it stems from the phrase "required crew member" in the bill. If you are not a S/O and are over 60 you aren't really a "required" crew member. I think that was the interpretation the Company and the Union came up with.
I think that the definition of the phrase
"Required Crewmember" is going to be key. There are several over 60 guys who have been sick/NOQ for many months now. Obviously, the ones who have turned 60 in the past 6 months are the majority of these. Anyway, all you have to do is look at the practice bid to see who these guys are. OBTW, 2nd practice bid closes today. Interesting to see how the company and association determine the definition of the all important Required Crewmember.