At the ALPA Hub Meeting last week DW stated that the company is required to approach ALPA with a request stating that they intend to furlough. To prevent the furlough, BLG can be reduced. According to their interpretation, BLG can be reduced to 48 hours OR some number in between. If FDX "formally" approached ALPA for the reduction, then FDX does NOT need to "buy up" to 68 hours.

I was surprised by DW's and FDX's interpretation of that aspect of the contract, but we do not know the "intent" during previous negotiations.

So, BLG of 58 and the +13 line build clause would have BLGs from 58 to 71 (almost where we are now) and no buy-up required.

Anyone else see this: Have you looked at your "pay summary" for next month? My line has not been "bought up" to 68 hours. Usually the add'l minutes are added in the same day the line is awarded. Thoughts??