So I know what the union put out but I think it only applies to before the decision to use 23M7 is made. Once 23M7 is invoked it is not a true free for all. It says a scheduler may deviate from 23N&O sequence. It doesn’t say anything about which step and the only requirement is payment to the pilot who would have been assigned it. If they are using the IA steps (there are several) prematurely in the sequence, then those requirements for that step must be fulfilled like only #1. If someone has #1A then they were ineligible per for additional IAs per 23.R.1.