Originally Posted by
757AV8R
I hear a lot of talk about "relative seniority". Those words are not found in ALPA merger policy.
Longevity has been added since ALPA doesn't want to lose another major airline.
Here's the problem with a strict "relative seniority" SLI.
Let's say you're a 13 year UAL guy. You are a junior 767 F/O but, when the retirements start, you will move rapidly up the list and have a very nice seat for your last 10 years with the company (eventually retiring at #160). If 1,500+ CAL pilots get put in front of you (that are your age or younger) you will retire at #1,660. That's the difference from being a VERY senior 747 Capt to a junior 777 Capt on reserve.
Can you say CAREER EXPECTATIONS??
Career expectations, longevity, and "no major windfalls" will all be balance out for the SLI process.
(I hope)
You're absolutely correct about RS not being mentioned but the 1000lb gorilla in the room would be the DAL/NWA precedent set with the merger of two supposed equals.
As I stated, DOH would be way better for me but I think the fairer relative seniority scenario will play a major part in our upcoming merger.