Originally Posted by
tpersuit
So you're telling me that a pilot hired in the late 80's early 90's should be put behind a pilot hired in the 2000's?
Sounds like a screw job to me. Any other trade puts time of service above others. Electricians, etc, so why would a 1989 new hire be put behind a 2001 hire? I have no friends on either side of this, so take this as an outside look. I have nothing to gain from any outcome.
Welcome to the world of individual airline seniority systems. It's far from perfect, but its what we all signed up for. And until we can mutually agree on a better way, that's how it is done. Your longevity (time of service) is irrelevant when seniority systems are merged, as has been proven countless times in countless mergers.
Binding arbitration. Both sides agreed to it. Every independent review has deemed the result fair.
PG