Originally Posted by
Opus
Slowplay,
I am confused at what you're point is. If it's that DAL is more likely to win with the arbitraitors and they shouldn't compromise because you're sure to win but a win for either side would be a loss for both then wouldn't that contradict you're premise of not moving from your position?
Nowhere did I say we should not compromise. NWA started on the 10 yard line. DAL started on the 40. Meeting in the middle takes us to the 35, an unrealistic result. Acceptable compromise puts us within a yard of the 50 either side.
Originally Posted by
Opus
Arbitraitor Bloch said we were "equals" a word that DAL should take to heart since the premise of their argument, like you have emoted, that we are not equals and thus should get super seniority, (seniority above date of hire). If the arbitraitor is using the word equals then that should concern Dalpa that the relative seniority windfall is most likely not going to be awarded.
Relative seniority a windfall? I'm sure you've had some nice gaps in hiring. Does a pilot on your list hired in 92 that's one number senior to a pilot hired in 94 have substantially greater relative seniority, even though his DOH is 2.5 years longer? Heck no. DOH is a specious argument except for pass priviliges and other benefits determined by longevity.
Originally Posted by
Opus
Neither side wants 5000 plus pilots or 7000 plus pilot disgrumbled and disenfranchised for the next twenty years.
I've seen this movie, and so have the arbitrators. I think I'd rather see the 5000 ****ed than the 7000. The other way worked out very badly last time.
Of course, the best would be to have 12000 mildly irritated.
