I was able to listen to the conference call as well. I missed the first 15-20 minutes, but none-the-less, was able to listen to most of it.
There was a lot of good info spoken about in the call, but the SLI info that you spoke of is strictly 'speculation' on anyone's part....even if it came from JP's mouth during the call.
"Jimmy B" (AKA Capt Brucia) said it best back in late May at the Town-Hall (& paraphrasing).....The pilot group(s) will hear very little from the Merger Comm. from that point forward. ANYTHING can happen in the process, especially is/when arbitration takes place.
"135" stated the obvious, the topic is a sensitive issue.....respect. It's been said several times, the 'Average Joe Line Pilot' has NO control over the SLI outcome. Worry about what you can control, your simple Yes/No vote on the JCBA at hand.