Originally Posted by
Rolf
I believe both union groups adviced against this public debating stuff. Tempers flare, feelings get hurt and suddenly lines get drawn. Let's just vote on something and if it ain't good enough for BOTH groups....arbitration.
There's not going to be any vote on seniority. Never gonna happen.
Public debate, tempers, feelings and forum line drawing are all irrelevant.
This is headed for arbitration without any doubt. He will decide.
The only thing that matters is the presentations and evidence put forward by your merger reps in the hearings and meetings with the arbitrator. If either side goes hard line, acts unreasonable and doesn't offer any useful methodology to the arbitrator they are likely to get a rude awakening.
Joining ALPA a couple years ago was the best move the AirTran guys ever made. They now have access to enormous resources to bring to this arbitration.