One thing for sure, a JCBA which pushes scope WAY they heck back, better work rules and a big fat raise can make any ISL easier to digest. We have to step back and look at the bigger picture rather than getting into "petty" (and I lose this word VERY delicately) arguments about who was hired when or who status is higher. Life doesn't work out exactly like everybody wants all the time. Personally I'm okay with a compromise and I think it is ALPA's best interest to keep the peace between the two sides. We all have given back to both of these companies over the past decade and it is time for repayment first!
Bottom line, without a good JCBA stopping the RJ menace it doesn't matter how the SIL goes for anybody!
Cheers-