Why would DALPA need a backup plan. The nice thing about a ratio list is you can change the ratios. The method does not need to be changed. There is zero flexibility with a DOH list. DOH is kind of an all or nothing proposal.

Add to that, I don't really think either side needs a plan B. It's not like the arbitrators are going to pick one sides entire proposal. My gut is the arbitrators knew pretty much where they were going with this list on day one of the hearings. All the talk has moved them very, very little. Asking for plan b, or backups or whatever is directed more toward getting the two sides to a negotiated list than how they may rule if need be.