13n144e

While I would love to see an injunction filed, frankly I'm nearly ecstatic that we're doing something. The expedited grievance has a Dec. 30 resolution deadline - well prior to the start of proposed flying that is in violation - and picketing just prior to Thanksgiving. This may be the most we can do right now thanks to the RLA and if there's any justice in the world the arbitrator will see it for what it is - a clear violation of our scope. But at the very least I hope it sends a message to Smisek and co. that we're serious about fighting outsourcing - in both our current contract and the next - and without discussion the only 70+ seat flying to be done will be done by UAL pilots.