No one is disagreeing with you in terms of pay for first year f/o, but in terms of quality of life, we're doing a little better than most at XJT, and because we have the majority vote for the JCBA, we should at least keep what we have post merger.

To the OP:

QOL is good for line holders, and OK for reserves. Average line holder can pull 13-16 days off based on trading, and still hit 100hours pay. Reserves, well, that life sucks everywhere, but our guys have a few good protections, and an aggressive pick up window that works some of the time.

Integration will determine many things, although, it's understood that if you're hired now, you will integrate with everyone hired post August of this year, so you will be at the bottom of the list either way. As I understand it, there will be an equipment lock of 18 months, but don't quote me on this.