Originally Posted by
Beertini
The impression that I got is that the system form (international) does not lend itself to operating at the minimum BLG. In other words, try to build a two week international trip with a 48 hour BLG.
Beertini
This issue has been decided. The union has stated that the min BLG of 68 hours is not really a min. It could be 66 hours, or 64; whatever the company wants. Sure am glad we have that furlough protection in there.
No I don't want them to furlough the JR guys. What I think good furlough protection would be is 68 hours is min BLG. If the company wants to furlough they would have to lower min BLG to 48. This would require them to hurt a lot before they violate min BLG. With the current union position they just have to be hurting a little. Glad we rolled over on this one. At least they haven't announced they can reduce individual MDS's, maybe they are saving that good news.
But at least we have a decent hub turn recap, thanks to whom it may concern.