Originally Posted by
Gunfighter
Is the arbitrator bound to the timeline in our PWA?
I don't see where there is any middle ground for a settlement. Its not like either side will come back with 17 jets. The company was given (has taken) a free kick on the goal. It's either a goal or a miss.
The company offers something of value for bringing the aircraft online. Say a 14 hour long call. The union has to decide if taking the long call verses possibly losing the arbitration and getting nothing is a smart move. As I mentioned a arbitrator might provide discreet guidance which way he is leaning to try and force a settlement.