Vacancy 23-12V award was published three days ago and there's still 133 unfilled narrowbody Captain positions.

I'm shocked, but simultaneously not surprised.
Yes, we have an AIP and awaiting the all-important final contractual language. Of course the membership needs to ratify the final contract.

That said, it seems this latest vacancy is a harbinger of the pilot group's sentiment about the pending contract. Total compensation comparable to Delta, there's improvements in work rules for lineholders and reservists, and yet it seems like the progress on the new contract isn't moving the needle in any significant manner (as of yet) to properly staff the net additional metal for United Next. Certainly it ultimately is management's problem, but I'm surprised there are still plenty of First Officers bypassing upgrade even with a new contract imminent.