There was a timeline question in the All Call Chat. AS addressed it and made it sound like it would be a bit more of a ways off than that without specifying a definite timeline. Personally, I REALLY, hope so. I hope they union fights like crazy to get what they want. And when it becomes clear they won't (and they won't) I hope they take it to arbitration which will take more time. The arbitrator will give the company what they want and stiff the union. Operational needs are important, yah know. Then they'll have to shadow test it and what not. Sounded like later than Oct 22 to me.

And honestly, I'm really hoping I'm gone before it's implemented fully and based on the union response in the call, I think that hope is plausible. I do feel bad for those behind me that have to live with it. At least I now get paid my unused sick pay when I leave! I mean, I guess they will too if they hang on for AA but those left behind will also have to deal with a sub par PBS deal to make up for it.


P.S. For all you dopes (union said there was a lot of you) that told the union to vote yes, I say thank you for giving me the sick payout! ;-) I hope you find the transition the PBS better than I think you will.