Originally Posted by
RedeyeAV8r
Do you know what the ALPA Merger Policy is?
From Section 45 G. 5 of the ALPA Policy Manual.
5. The merger representatives shall carefully weigh all the equities inherent in their merger situation. In joint session, the merger representatives should attempt to match equities to various methods of integration until a fair and equitable agreement is reached, keeping in mind the following goals, in no particular order:
a. Preserve jobs.
b. Avoid windfalls to either group at the expense of the other.
c. Maintain or improve pre-merger pay and standard of living.
d. Maintain or improve pre-merger pilot status. e. Minimize detrimental changes to career expectations.
That's all well and good but remember that SWA is not ALPA. The arbitrator may well consider the policy, along with all the testimony from both sides, but the bottom line is that he/she will rule as they choose.