Originally Posted by
Groundhog
Of course it should be, but it's not. So now we have to deal with the situation as best we can. Past practice at UAL was the JR manning was used for irregular operations. There was no reason to spell it out any further since we were properly staffed, and JR (and SR) manning was an occassional good deal. It wasn't until after the BK and the furloughs that UAL started using JR man for regular staffing.
As for your statement that no, you're not rationalizing; I'm not sure why you felt like you had to put yourself in front of that bullet. The contract is what it is. We understood the rule based on past practice. After BK the company changed the rules. ALPA cannot send out any message contrary to the current interpretation, however, if everyone is paying attention, then they understand the message for what it is.
Sadly, I guess everybody needs to have a picture drawn for them.
Hog
Putting myself in front of a bullet? Huh?
With the tone of the original post being in general, it was a simple statement that applied to the topic in general, not United , not ALPA....or anyone else. You know, there are other airlines...and even other unions!
No picture drawing necessary as I understand it just fine. I guess some people feel the need condescend in order to validate themselves. Don't project your personal issues here. That would be off topic.