Here's a good one for Tony:
I'm on MLA and will be gone when the contract takes effect. I'll miss the first bonus payment. The LOA says you'll get it all as a lump sum when you come back if you are on MLA when the contract kicks in. If I come back between payments, will I get the total lump sum right then? Or will I get the first half when I come back and the second half in Jun 07? Hmmmm.
I think it's moot anyway. Looks like my orders will be extended til Jan 09. No bonus for me until we're in negotations again.